Michigan Milk Producers Association
Lab Technician – Michigan Milk Producers Association
Join to apply for the Lab Technician role at Michigan Milk Producers Association. Michigan Milk Producers Association is a dairy farmer owned cooperative and dairy processor founded in 1916, serving dairy farmers in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Wisconsin. MMPA maintains a strong presence within the dairy industry with strategic business relationships through processing shelf‑stable, value‑added dairy products. MMPA has four member‑owned processing plants in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio, including Superior Dairy and the Middlebury Cheese Company. Products made at MMPA’s plants include fluid milk, cheese, ultra‑filtered milk, cottage cheese, ice cream, butter, nonfat dry milk, cream and condensed skim milk.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Competitive salary
Health and wellness benefits with medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, including mental health benefits
Disability insurance
Paid time off
Retirement including 401k with employer contributions
Personal and professional growth opportunities
Employee appreciation events and recognition awards
Employee wellness initiatives
Employee feedback and suggestion forums
Responsibilities
Accurately analyze milk and water samples following the NCIMS/FDA and USDA requirements.
Maintain NCIMS/FDA certifications.
Ability to follow good lab practices.
Meticulous, organized, ability to multitask, and manage time well.
Perform and maintain quality control testing records.
Ability to work in a team setting as well as independently.
Maintain a safe work environment by personally following safety rules and practices.
Identify and solve problems related to tests and equipment using solid technical knowledge.
Prepare media and reagents.
Perform general housekeeping.
Perform other duties, as assigned.
Qualifications
BS degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science, or years of experience in a related field.
Understanding of Evaluation of Milk Laboratories (EML), NCIMS/FDA Accreditation of Milk Laboratory requirements, and Appendix N requirements is desired.
Excellent communication skills to share ideas/technical information in an easy‑to‑understand manner.
Physical Requirements And Essential Functions While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, handle, reach above the shoulders, stoop, kneel, and crouch. Many tasks include repetitive movements. The employee is required to frequently sit, talk, and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to fifty pounds. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities. This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities that are required of the role. Responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
MMPA provides the opportunity for meaningful work that makes a difference in the dairy industry and in our communities. The diverse talents and perspectives of our employees help us to meet the needs of our member farms and the customers we serve.
MMPA is an equal opportunity employer.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industry Dairy Product Manufacturing
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Why You’ll Love Working Here
Competitive salary
Health and wellness benefits with medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, including mental health benefits
Disability insurance
Paid time off
Retirement including 401k with employer contributions
Personal and professional growth opportunities
Employee appreciation events and recognition awards
Employee wellness initiatives
Employee feedback and suggestion forums
Responsibilities
Accurately analyze milk and water samples following the NCIMS/FDA and USDA requirements.
Maintain NCIMS/FDA certifications.
Ability to follow good lab practices.
Meticulous, organized, ability to multitask, and manage time well.
Perform and maintain quality control testing records.
Ability to work in a team setting as well as independently.
Maintain a safe work environment by personally following safety rules and practices.
Identify and solve problems related to tests and equipment using solid technical knowledge.
Prepare media and reagents.
Perform general housekeeping.
Perform other duties, as assigned.
Qualifications
BS degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science, or years of experience in a related field.
Understanding of Evaluation of Milk Laboratories (EML), NCIMS/FDA Accreditation of Milk Laboratory requirements, and Appendix N requirements is desired.
Excellent communication skills to share ideas/technical information in an easy‑to‑understand manner.
Physical Requirements And Essential Functions While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, handle, reach above the shoulders, stoop, kneel, and crouch. Many tasks include repetitive movements. The employee is required to frequently sit, talk, and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to fifty pounds. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities. This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities that are required of the role. Responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
MMPA provides the opportunity for meaningful work that makes a difference in the dairy industry and in our communities. The diverse talents and perspectives of our employees help us to meet the needs of our member farms and the customers we serve.
MMPA is an equal opportunity employer.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industry Dairy Product Manufacturing
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