2nd shift Laboratory Lead

Looking for a job that can turn into a lifelong career? At Lactalis USA, we believe in promoting from within and giving our employees opportunities to grow. Whether you're starting fresh or bringing years of experience, we'll provide the tools and support you need to succeed!

Lactalis, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to nurturing the future by providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day. We produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together every day. We offer an enviable range of dairy brands including Galbani, President, Kraft Natural Cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Parmalat, Siggi's, and Stonyfield Organic in addition to several brands imported from our affiliates in Europe.

We live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity-and we're building a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, don't let that stop you from applying! We're eager to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how you can bring your EXPERTISE to help us make an impact.

From your PASSION to ours

The Laboratory Lead will assist the Laboratory Manager with daily lab activities. The ideal candidate should have strong attention to detail and accuracy, personal qualities of tact and dependability, possess good manual dexterity, be able to lead a team of Technicians, and have an understanding of product quality and food safety.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

* Assist the Manager and help the Laboratory Technicians as needed.

* Assist the department in establishing policies and procedures, assist in training and auditing the Laboratory Technicians on policies and procedures.

* Record laboratory analytical data.

* Analyze and report on results in a timely manner with emphasis on any results out of specifications.

* Assist in monitoring lab performance repeatability, precision, and accuracy for all analyses performed in chemistry and microbiology.

* Assist in monitoring IR and NIR equipment.

* Assist in installation and use of new equipment, including setup, calibration, evaluation, and training.

* Responsible for overseeing the metrology of laboratory measuring equipment and devices.

* Alert the manager when there are deviations in results, help with root cause analysis, and take corrective actions.

* Adjust sampling plans, review and update SOPs, and record forms as needed.

* Shifts and hours may vary at times if support is needed on other shifts.

* Additional responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education:

* Bachelor's degree in Dairy Science/Chemistry/Biology, or related field preferred

Experience:

* Minimum 4 years of experience as a laboratory technician preferred.

* Proficient in chemistry and microbiology practices

* Food/Dairy industry laboratory experience

* Knowledgeable in computer systems and Microsoft Office

* Proficient in statistical methods used for interpreting data

Professional Certifications and/or License:

* License: Appendix N Industry Supervisor

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.