Laboratory Technician
Company: Michigan Milk Producers Association
Location: Canton
Posted on: May 7, 2024
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Job Description:
The Laboratory Technician will obtain and test all products
manufactured by Superior Dairy in adherence to the sampling plans.
He or she must aseptically perform microbiological tests, read the
results, and report these appropriately. He or she will also
analyze products for analytical accuracy in adherence to Superior
Dairy, customer, and legal specifications. The laboratory
technicians must also communicate with other technicians, quality
analysts, operators, mix makers, maintenance personnel, and
supervision.Benefits:We offer a competitive benefits package
including:--- Low deductible health plan through Anthem Blue
Cross/Blue Shield, dental, vision, short-term disability and a $20k
life insurance policy--- 401(k) with 100% match and optional
voluntary life and AD&D.--- Hourly attendance bonus for perfect
attendance and no tardiness, evaluated on a monthly and quarterly
basis.--- Shift differentials of $.40/hr for 2nd shift and $.30/hr
for 3rd shift employees.Requirements:Chemical analysis: fat, total
solids, pH, titratable acidity--- Microbiological testing of raw
milk, ingredients, packaged products, and various steps in
between--- Sampling throughout the production facility---
Communication between other laboratory technicians, plant
associates, and supervision--- Ability to work in a team setting as
well as independently--- Ability to multitask and work quickly
while maintaining accuracy and procedure integrity--- Ability to
recognize and effectively make modifications to the methodologies
based on circumstance and knowledge.--- Knowledge of Gmail, Google
documents, and Microsoft Office--- Excellent aseptic technique---
Knowledge of basic algebra and chemistry--- Great attention to
detail and organization--- Excellent communication skills---
Knowledge or AOAC, FDA testing methodologies. Familiar with
Standard Methods for the Examination of Dairy Products--- Knowledge
of sample preparation and dilutions--- Knowledge of microbiology,
plating techniques, reading and interpreting microbiological
results--- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish
facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to recognize when
additional resources beyond the scope of the employee or co-workers
are necessary.--- Knowledge of butterfat testing (Babcock,
fluoro-transformer) is a plus.Equal Employment OpportunitySuperior
Dairy is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide
equal opportunity to all persons without regard to age, ancestry,
color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic
information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin,
pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected
veteran status, or any other bases under the law.
Keywords: Michigan Milk Producers Association, Canton , Laboratory Technician, Healthcare , Canton, Ohio
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