Part Time Cheese Scientist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Why Grande?

With more than 80 years of crafting “The Finest Italian Cheeses Money Can Buy”, Grande is a leader in the industry! Whether partnering with independent pizzerias from coast-to-coast to ensure they’re delivering the very best pizza to their customers or assisting our food manufacturing partners in delivering specialty whey ingredient solutions, our commitment to quality can’t be matched. While Grande’s reputation of excellence in the market is important, we believe our commitment to our workplace and community culture is of equal merit – our Associates come first at Grande. To complement our industry-leading benefits, Grande puts an emphasis on your career growth opportunities, while always promoting a positive work/life balance and supporting the communities in which we live and work. If you want to learn more about our company – what we do and how we go about it – or learn more about our beautiful, state-of-the-art corporate headquarters, visit www.grande.com. 

Job Summary

We are seeking a Part-Time Lab Assistant to join our Corporate Lab Team. In this role, you will perform laboratory tests on dairy and environmental samples, provide accurate results using approved methods, and ensure timely communication to internal customers. You will also support lab certifications and audits, perform data entry and review, conduct calibration checks, and assist with SOP and documentation reviews to improve lab efficiency.

If you have strong attention to detail, good communication skills, and are eager to learn and grow within the lab, this flexible, part-time position offers valuable industry experience and growth potential.

Schedule: Flexible afternoon and evening hours, 15-20 hours/week. 

What you need to be considered for the role:

• High School or GED, Currently enrolled in a 2-year Associate or 4-year Bachelor’s program in a science-related field.
• Willingness to learn and be trained on laboratory techniques and equipment
• Good analytical, math, and problem solving skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong computer skills in MS Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel)
• Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision
• Interest in developing laboratory skills
• Exposure to standard laboratory equipment (training provided)

Preferred:

• Prior laboratory experience (academic or work-related) preferred

Did we convince you yet? If not check out our unique benefits

• Low cost onsite clinics.
• Free onsite fitness center.
• Free healthy snacks throughout facility.
• Associate cheese purchasing program.
• Two-year mentorship program.
• Relaxation rooms (based on location).
• Coffee and gelato bar (based on location).
• State of the art corporate building: https://www.grande.com/careers/#office

Why Fond du Lac?

In Fond du Lac (FDL) you get the full four-season experience – warm in the summer with highs reaching into the 80s and plenty of sunshine for golf, biking, camping and live music under the open sky, and brisk air in the winter with average temps in the 20s and ample snow for snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, ice fishing and winter festivals. The greater FDL area (population 43,000) is easy to get around and roughly an hour drive to almost all major metros in the state (Milwaukee, Madison and Fox Cities/Green Bay). We’ve been rated “Top 100” in job growth among small U.S. metro areas. Additionally, our cost of living is 4% below the national average and you’ll pay 21% less for housing, rent and property taxes compared to the rest of the country. From wonderful educational partners (public and private K12 schools and three local colleges/universities), a plethora of things to do/see, and a vibrant business and commerce community…learn more about how you can call Fond du Lac, HOME!