"Alerted.org

Job Title: Lab Technician

Job Description

+ The Laboratory Technician is responsible for performing tests on production and finished product samples to ensure compliance with FDA, NYS regulations, and internal standards.

+ This role supports the manufacture of dairy-related products, ensuring customer, team member, and vendor satisfaction.

Responsibilities

+ Achieve assigned goals in production, safety, quality, performance, and cost.

+ Notify others of mechanical malfunctions to increase productivity and equipment capabilities.

+ Comply with GMPs, SOPs, corporate and plant policies, rules, and regulations.

+ Provide assistance and support in the production facility and gain competence on key production areas such as fillers, forklifts, and production lines.

+ Gain competence on line circuits and ensure proper hookups are made in the facility.

+ Cover breaks, lunches, and other staffing needs as assigned.

+ Ensure compliance with legal requirements concerning dairy processing and safety during assigned shifts and report concerns to supervisors.

+ Work in a safe manner, report safety concerns, and take corrective actions as necessary.

+ Report food safety problems and support SQF by maintaining food safety and quality.

+ Ensure work areas are sanitary and adhere strictly to sanitation practices.

+ Communicate effectively between shifts and departments.

+ Conduct and evaluate product testing results for compliance with standards.

+ Release compliant products from hold in the computerized inventory management system.

+ Inspect and verify the sanitary condition of processing lines and overall areas.

+ Validate vitamin additions and batching sheets for processing departments.

+ Maintain cleanliness of work areas and equipment.

+ Communicate openly with the Quality Control Team and plant personnel.

+ Conduct microbiological, chemical, and sensory testing as required.

+ Maintain laboratory logbooks and the Hold/Disposition Log.

+ Complete and report product testing using the Product Testing Record.

+ Perform cryoscope testing on milk products and verify correct product labeling.

Essential Skills

+ Ability to apply basic to complex mathematical concepts for handling job functions.

+ Proficient in reading, writing, and communicating in English.

+ Knowledge of weights and measures.

+ Ability to operate facility equipment as required in the assigned area.

+ Ability to interpret company documents and UPC/code information.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Minimum of GED or High School Diploma required.

+ Associates degree in dairy/food sciences or equivalent highly preferred.

+ 1-2 years of experience in a similar food industry lab setting highly preferred.

Work Environment

+ The Laboratory Technician position requires availability for morning, afternoon, and overnight shifts any day of the week based on assigned schedules.

+ The role adheres to a 2-2-3 schedule, with shifts typically running from 10pm to 8:30am, 2pm to 12:30am, or 6am to 4:30pm.

+ The work environment includes compliance with GMP dress code standards, ensuring a business-appropriate attire at all times.

+ The position demands maintaining a safe work environment and reporting any safety concerns promptly.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cortland, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.50 - $24.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cortland,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.