
Laboratory Technician - Graveyard Shift
- Portland, OR
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Ensure that all products' analytical, micro, and organoleptic properties follow product and regulatory specifications. This includes communicating test results to Lab Supervisor and Director and other Management as deemed necessary.
- Contacting Supervisor immediately when product does not meet specifications. Recommending process adjustments to meet specifications.
- Obtain finished product line samples for micro and analytical testing
- Obtain raw and pasteurized ingredient samples for micro and analytical testing. Ensure that testing equipment is calibrated and that testing methods produce results in agreement with an established standard.
- Ensure that testing equipment is calibrated and that testing methods produce results in agreement with an established standard.
- High school diploma
- Bachelor's degree (in a science discipline preferred)
- Ability to work independently
- Good communications skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to plan and organize
- Ability to perform analytical and micro tests such that results agree with a standard and/or duplicate testing per a recognized laboratory.
- Basic understanding of microbiology.
- Health and Welfare benefits
- Paid vacation, sick and holidays
- Pension contribution
- Community giving through matching donations
- Employee Assistance Program
- Access to great dairy products & participation in our employee butter purchase program