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Job Title: Lab Technician
Job Description
As a Lab Technician, you will perform essential quality tasks including laboratory testing and plant/facility quality monitoring. This involves conducting microbiological, shelf-life, fat, and solids testing, as well as allergen testing where appropriate. You will ensure proper documentation and record-keeping consistent with the SQF system's documentation control procedure.
Responsibilities

• Conduct routine component testing of incoming materials.
• Perform microbiological testing on raw materials, work in process, and finished products using SPC, coliform, and yeast/mold 3M Petrifilm and PDA media plating.
• Evaluate the sensory quality of products during and at the end of their shelf-life.
• Inspect equipment pre-operation, including visual inspection and ATP swabbing.
• Monitor air quality using RCS Air Sampler and PDA pour plates.
• Test water quality for coliform and TPC within the facility.
• Perform environmental pathogen swabbing within the facility.
• Conduct allergen testing on equipment and products where appropriate.
• Maintain a proper inventory of all laboratory supplies.
• Keep accurate documentation and records associated with responsibilities.
• Coordinate with third-party laboratories for necessary sampling and testing.
• Assist the Quality Systems Supervisor and Manager with other duties as needed.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Ability to work weekends as needed.
• Familiarity with laboratory testing procedures and quality monitoring.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in microbiological testing and quality control.
• Ability to work in cold temperatures briefly due to working with fridges/freezers.
• Comfortable working with dairy products for sensory testing.

Work Environment
The Lab Technician will work in a fast-paced, small lab environment within a dairy manufacturing plant. While the lab is not a clean-room environment and is somewhat outdated, it maintains a collaborative team atmosphere. The position requires occasional walking on the production floor to ensure compliance with GMPs and to test samples. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday from 2 pm to 10:30 pm, with openness to work one weekend day. The dress code includes PPE provided by the company, closed-toe shoes, and no jewelry. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K plan, and various partner perks. Employees are eligible for 24 hours of California sick pay after 90 days and 40 hours of accrued PTO.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Commerce, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Commerce,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 27, 2026.
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