Laboratory Technician - Vacation Relief

Darigold is seeking a motivated Laboratory Technician to be a part of the team in Spokane, Washington.  They are responsible for the day-to-day functions in the lab, and for ensuring all quality and food safety related tasks are completed in a timely manner.

What you Will Do 

• Ensure that all products' analytical, micro and organoleptic properties are in compliance with product and regulatory specifications.
• Communicating to appropriate parties when samples do not meet specifications.
  • Obtain samples for micro and analytical testing.
  • Calibrating and maintaining all laboratory equipment per the established schedule.
  • Performing extra testing and retesting when needed or as directed by management.
  • Reporting results in a timely and accurate manner to Quality Assurance, Operations, and Accounting departments via emailed reports and/or in person.
  • Preparing Certificates of Analysis as needed and emailing results out to customers.
• Perform swabbing of the plant floors, walls, and equipment for microbiological testing and report on results.
• Prepare and send out samples for third party monthly, quarterly, and biannual testing.
  • Must be able to lift/push/pull 50lbs
  • Responsible for reporting all food safety and/or quality concerns to Management.
  • Other duties as assigned are based on department needs.

What You will Bring

• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with fluctuating levels of work each day.
  • Basic understanding of microbiology and chemistry
  • Basic understanding and competence using Microsoft Office programs such as excel, word, outlook.

Education, Experience and Certifications
• High school diploma or equivalent required for this position.
• Basic computer literacy required for this position.

Nice-to-Have’s
• Associate’s degree in a science discipline preferred
• Prior laboratory experience strongly preferred.

• Prior experience in a dairy processing environment preferred

Schedule:

Days: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday.  Off on Fridays

Shift: 8pm to 6:30pm 

Pay

• $27.15 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits of Working at Darigold
We understand that as an employee, benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are important. We’re proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package – that includes:
Hourly Union Specific contract per location:
• Health and Welfare plans
• Paid vacation, sick and holidays
• Pension contribution
• Community giving through matching donations
• Employee Assistance Program
• Premium pay for off shifts (night, swing) and vacation relief (where applicable)

Our Commitment to Diversity

Achieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. As a condition of employment applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify - please follow the links for details, English / Spanish & view our Right to Work Statement, English / Spanish.