Lab Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Lab Technician

Job Description

The Laboratory Technician is responsible for completing assigned duties to ensure customer, team member, and vendor satisfaction. This role involves performing tests on production samples and finished product samples to determine compliance with FDA, NYS regulations, and internal standards, supporting the manufacture of dairy-related products.

Responsibilities

• Achieve assigned goals in production, safety, quality, performance, and cost.
• Notify others of mechanical malfunctions to increase productivity and equipment capabilities, and identify areas where operators can assist in resolving concerns.
• Comply with GMPs, SOPs, corporate and plant policies, rules, and regulations.
• Provide assistance and support to all areas in the production facility as assigned and begin to train and build competence in key production areas.
• Gain competence on line circuits and ensure proper hookups are made in the facility.
• Cover breaks, lunches, and other staffing needs as assigned.
• Comply with legal requirements concerning dairy processing and safety, reporting concerns to supervisors.
• Work in a safe manner, report safety concerns, and take corrective actions to ensure a safe environment.
• Report food safety problems and initiate action to 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 and determine compliance with standards.
• Release compliant products from hold using the computerized inventory management system.
• Inspect and verify the sanitary condition of processing lines and overall areas, conduct ATP swabbing and visual inspections.
• Validate vitamin additions and batching sheets for processing departments.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas and equipment.
• Conduct microbiological analyses, chemical analyses, and sensory testing for finished products, in-process processes, and incoming materials.
• Conduct bacteria/shelf life testing of fresh and stressed samples.
• Maintain laboratory logbook and Hold/Disposition Log for the shift worked.
• Log and send out COAs as testing completes.
• Complete Titratable Acidity tests using all methods.
• Conduct allergen testing as required.
• Perform sterile sampling of tanks and report results in a timely manner.
• Complete and report product testing using tally and Product Testing Record.
• Perform cryoscope testing on milk products.
• Verify product labeling accuracy.
• Conduct EQA testing.
• Complete shelf life sensory testing and attend training annually.
• Perform butterfat and solids testing using appropriate equipment.
• Conduct product sterility testing on samples received.
• Update log and results for Product Hold and Disposition Log and follow up on products as needed.
• Utilize the LIMS system to verify analytical, sensory, and microbiological testing.

Essential Skills

• Ability to apply basic to complex mathematical concepts such as adding, counting, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, and knowledge of weights and measures.
• Proficient in reading, writing, and communicating in English.
• Knowledge of the company's mission, purpose, goals, and your role in achieving them.
• Ability to operate facility equipment as required in the assigned area.
• Completion of all company training requirements.
• Ability to interpret company documents and literature and UPC/code information.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of GED or High School Diploma is required.
• Associate's degree in dairy/food sciences or equivalent is highly preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in a similar food industry lab setting is highly preferred.

Work Environment

The role requires working in a laboratory setting with availability for morning, afternoon, and overnight shifts any day of the week. Proper business and position-appropriate attire must be worn, including compliance with GMP dress code standards. The work schedule may vary based on assigned shifts.

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

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)

This is a fully onsite position in East Syracuse,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.