LAB I night shift chemistry half day Tuesday (6p-12a). & 6p-6a Wednesday-Friday

Description

Lactalis USA is currently seeking candidates to join our Laboratory team in Nampa, Idaho.

Lactalis Group, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day. At Lactalis, our core values of AMBITION, ENGAGEMENT, and SIMPLICITY are at the heart of everything we do.

If you're looking for a unique experience with a company that offers strong brands, professional expertise, and a dynamic work environment that champions entrepreneurial spirt, hands-on responsibility and real opportunity for career development, we want to hear from you!

Lactalis USA is inviting you to share with us your STORY, your PASSION, and your EXPERTISE.

From your PASSION to ours

The Laboratory Technician I, II, III - Chemistry will perform titration, operate lab equipment and software. This position requires maintaining accurate record keeping and working autonomously throughout 12-hour shifts.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

* 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 analysis.

* Recording results in Excel spreadsheets and internal software.

* Communicate results to plant management team via email, phone, 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.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

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.