Laboratory Technician - Graveyard

Laboratory Technician

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to support our quality and laboratory operations. This position is responsible for performing microbiological and chemical testing on finished products, raw materials, and other samples to ensure established quality and food safety standards are consistently met.

The Laboratory Technician will operate laboratory equipment, maintain accurate testing records, and help ensure a clean and sanitary laboratory environment. The selected candidate will also have the opportunity to obtain State certification in antibiotic testing.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological and chemical testing on finished products, raw materials, and other required samples.
• Operate, monitor, and maintain laboratory equipment and testing instruments.
• Accurately document test results and maintain laboratory records.
• Follow established testing procedures, quality standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Maintain a clean, organized, sanitary, and safe laboratory environment.
• Identify and communicate abnormal or out-of-specification test results to appropriate personnel.
• Assist with sample collection, preparation, and testing as required.
• Obtain and maintain State certification for antibiotic testing, as applicable.
• Follow all company food safety, quality, and workplace safety policies.
• Perform additional laboratory or quality-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous laboratory experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience in food manufacturing, dairy processing, microbiology, chemistry, or quality assurance is a plus.
• Basic computer skills are preferred.
• Ability to learn laboratory procedures, equipment, and testing requirements.
• Strong written communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and maintain accurate records.
• Must be dependable, self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing and laboratory environment.
• Must be able to repetitively lift up to 30 lbs.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate takes pride in accuracy, quality, and food safety. They are dependable, willing to learn, comfortable working with laboratory equipment, and able to maintain a high level of attention to detail while managing multiple responsibilities.

If you are interested in science, quality, and food manufacturing and are looking for an opportunity to develop your laboratory skills, we encourage you to apply and become part of our team.

Schedule:

• Graveyard, Monday to Friday, rotating weekends.
• 12:00 am - 8:30 am

Pay

• Training pay starts at $19.55/Hour with a potential to reach $21.55/Hour after meeting all skill levels.

Benefits:

At Gossner Foods, we care about our team members and offer a range of attractive benefits, including:

• FREE HEALTH INSURANCE FOR EMPLOYEES!
• Health, Dental, Vision, HSA with employer match up to $1,000K
• Paid time off.
• Holiday pay incentives
• Weekend pay +2.50/hr.
• 401k with Company contributions.
• Quarterly bonuses to reward your hard work.
• Onsite cafeteria to keep you fueled and energized.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to become a part of our cheese-loving family and help create the finest cheese products in the industry. Apply today and let's craft excellence together!

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At Gossner Foods, we're not just a company-we're a growing family business with three dynamic locations across the western United States. With over 120 years of cheese-making expertise, cutting-edge equipment, and a passionate team, we're proud to be a leader in the dairy industry.

What started as a humble Swiss cheese plant has evolved into a thriving enterprise producing over 30 varieties of cheese and offering delicious UHT (Ultra High Temperature) shelf-stable milk in an array of flavors.

Be part of our exciting journey and contribute to our tradition of excellence. At Gossner Foods, every day brings new opportunities to innovate, grow, and make a difference. Join us and taste the success!

Gossner Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We want applicants of diverse background and hire without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws."