Laboratory Technician - Entry Level! Plenty of room for professional and financial growth, great way to get your foot in the door with reputable company. If interested in learning more about this position, please send resumes directly to Shannon at sfitch @actalentservices.com Job Description: The Laboratory Technician is responsible for completing assigned duties to ensure customer, team member, and vendor satisfaction. The Laboratory Technician does this by performing the testing on production samples and finished product samples to determine compliance with FDA, NYS regulations, and company standards. The Laboratory Technician completes these functions in the support of the manufacture of dairy-related products. Additional Requirements: + Conduct and evaluate product testing results + Release compliant product from hold on computerized inventory management system + Inspect and verify sanitary condition of processing lines/fillers/tanks/overall areas + Conduct ATP swabbing and visual inspections + Validate vitamin additions and batching sheets for processing departments + Communicate openly with Quality Control Team and plant personnel + Conduct microbiological analyses, chemical analyses, and sensory testing + Conduct bacteria/shelf life testing of fresh and stressed samples + Maintain laboratory logbook and Hold/Disposition Log + Log and send out COAs (Certificate of Analysis) + Complete Titratable Acidity (TA) test using all methods + Conduct Allergen testing + Perform Sterile Sampling of Tanks + Complete and report product testing using tally and Product Testing Record + Perform cryoscope testing on milk products + Verify product labeling + Conduct EQA testing + Complete shelf life sensory testing + Perform butterfat and solids testing using appropriate equipment + Conduct product sterility testing on samples + Update log and results for Product Hold and Disposition Log + Utilize LIMS system and verify analytical, sensory, and microbiological testing Skills + Minimum of GED or High School Diploma is required + Associates degree in dairy/food sciences or equivalent highly preferred + 1-2 years’ experience in similar food industry lab setting highly preferred + Prior laboratory experience + Effective communication between shifts and departments + Team collaboration + Attention to detail + Problem-solving + Time management 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.