Laboratory Technician

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Description

Darigold is seeking a motivated Laboratory Technician to be a part of Darigold’s

Issaquah, WA team reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager. The successful

candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day functions in the production facility,

and for ensuring all quality and food safety related tasks are completed in a timely

manner. This is an hourly, union position and the schedule will be 2 : 00 p.m. 10 : 30

p.m..

What you will do (other duties as assigned) :

• Pay Rate : $24.40 $30.50
• Maintain documentation and records of all testing in compliance with ISO / IEC

17025 : 2017 and Pasteurized Milk Ordinance requirements

Calibrate laboratory equipment, conduct validation testing, and maintain

calibration documentation.

Provide timely and accurate testing of plant products, producer, and outside

customer samples.

Ensure that all products' chemical and microbiological properties are in

compliance with product and regulatory specifications.

Communicating test results to the Lab manager and other Management as

necessary.

• Prepare samples for testing, ensuring sterility and avoiding contamination
• Receive samples in an organized manner, maintaining integrity
• Ensure proper laboratory procedures are followed as outlined by Darigold’s

Corporate Quality Department

Maintain environmental swabbing program, track and report results

This position will also assist with :

• Third party audit review and response, assisting as needed during audits
• Validating methodology
• Regulatory compliance
• Trouble-shooting issues
• Special projects
• General cleanliness and sanitation of the site and laboratory

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Thorough understanding of microbiology and / or chemistry
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• BA or BS preferred in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry
• Lab Experience
• 1 2 years of experience in the food industry is preferred

Benefits of Working at Darigold :

• Health and Wellness benefits
• Paid vacation, sick and holidays
• Pension contribution
• Community giving through matching donations
• Employee Assistance Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)