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Lactalis American Group

Lab Technician II

Lactalis American Group, Nampa, Idaho, United States, 83687

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Overview From your PASSION to ours. Lactalis American Group is hiring a Laboratory Technician II. The Laboratory Technician II – Chemistry will perform titration, operate lab equipment and software. This position requires maintaining accurate record keeping and working autonomously throughout 12-hour shifts.

At Lactalis in the USA, we’re committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive—whether you’re just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed. Lactalis is a world leader in dairy and a family-owned company with a diverse portfolio of brands across the US.

Pay and benefits include a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs, retirement plans, Paid Time Off from day one, and opportunities for training and development, including Education Reimbursement.

Key Responsibilities

Testing of cheese samples for moisture, fat, pH, salt, and calcium content.

Testing liquid samples for fat, protein, total solids, pH, titratable acidity.

Operating various lab equipment (infrared, near infrared, electronic microscope, moisture oven, chloride analyzer, pH meter).

Preparing different chemical reagents to be used in certain analyses.

Recording results in Excel spreadsheets and internal software.

Communicate results to plant management team via email, phone, or in person.

Quality checks: temperatures on various equipment, autoclave sterilization, media pH, etc.

Lab cleanup at the end of shift and various cleaning throughout the month.

Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.

Requirements From your STORY to ours Qualified Applicants Will Contribute The Following Education

High School or General Education Degree Required.

Basic Chemistry knowledge from high school or college.

Experience

Laboratory Analysis preferred.

Basic knowledge/experience using Microsoft Office and Outlook.

Titrations and operation of lab equipment.

Specialized Knowledge

Understanding of scientific methods.

Strong analytical and mathematical skills.

Strong attention to detail.

Skills / Abilities

Strong communication skills both written and verbal.

Ability to work autonomously and contribute as a team.

Accurate record keeping.

Equal Employment Opportunity 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.

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