Lab Technician (Non-union / Hourly)
Department: Plant
Reports To: Quality Assurance Manager Location: Anderson, IN
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, Thrift, Life Insurance Shift (if applicable): Monday - Friday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Position Overview
The lab technician’s responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Attend training to become a certified to comply with Prairie Farms requirements. Will be trained in all laboratory procedures that are utilized in the operation to both food safety and quality. The technician shall be trained and qualified to operate Laboratory Equipment including calibration. Techniques for each piece of equipment utilized in the Food Safety and Quality Program. Technicians shall be fully trained and qualified in appropriate methods of testing by procedure. All testing results will be entered in the appropriate log and signed by the Technician. Technicians should follow all GMP and Safety and Work Policies. Technician is to notify immediate Supervisor when deviation occurs.
Key Responsibilities
The Lab Technician shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
•Mixing and measuring exact amounts of chemical reagents and/or food products and accurately readresults of evaluations and more.
•Performs analytical testing including micro plating, pH measurements, chemical titrations,organoleptic evaluations, and more.
•Uses tables, mathematical equations, computer programs (i.e. Microsoft), or other equipment toevaluate test results and standardize is necessary to government and company standards.
•Keeps records and logs maintained of all analytical testing.
•Monitors finished product production by visual and physical inspection.
•Generates COAs based on lab results.
•Operates laboratory equipment, including performing calibrations, for each piece of equipmentutilized in the Food Safety and Quality Program.
•Complies with GLPs, GMPs, Safety, and Work Policies.
•Notifies immediate supervisor if deviations occur.
Required Qualifications
• High school diploma, or equivalent.
• Must pass a drug screen.
Preferred Qualifications
• Prior lab experience
Required Skills/Abilities:
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Must be able to mix and measure exact amounts of chemical reagents and/or food products and accurately read results of such tests.
• Must be able to use tables, mathematical equations, computer programs, or other equipment to evaluate test results and standardize if necessary to government and company standards.
Required Soft Skills:
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Coachable and willing to learn.
• Ability to quickly learn the organization’s systems.
• Proficient with and enjoy detailed work.
• Keeping areas clean and organized.
Competency
• Analytical skills for data interpretation.
• Work well with numbers.
• Work in safe, efficient manner.
Working Conditions
• Must be able to be on your feet for long periods of time and navigate wet/damp floors.
• May be expected to lift to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to perform repetitious hand motions and close eye work.
• Requires good, corrected vision and hearing.
About Prairie Farms – “Farmer Owned. Locally Produced. Since 1938.”
We are a farmer-owned cooperative. This means we are owned and operated by over 800+ farm families who are critical members of society. They have selflessly taken on the tremendous task of producing nutritious, high-quality milk for a growing population, which requires being on the job 24/7, 365 days a year.
We have represented American agriculture since our founding in 1938. Many of our dairy farms are operated by several generations of family members with roots dating back to the 1800s. On average, each farm milks around 120 cows and everyone pitches in to keep them happy and healthy - which means around-the-clock care!
Our Mission:
• To produce dairy products of the highest quality
• To conduct our business with professional integrity
• To exceed expectations of our customers and consumers
• To support our communities in a positive, sustainable manner
• To deliver exceptional patronage to our network of farm families
• To simply “do right” for our farm families, employees, and communities
EEO Statement
Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
