<p>Lab Technician</p> <p>#30983</p> <p>Location: Reading, PA</p> <p>Company: Dairy Farmers of America</p> <p>Category: Quality and Food Safety</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>Join a great company! We are a purpose-driven organization, starting with providing the world with nature's most perfect food: milk.</p> <p>General Purpose:</p> <p>Test all raw, intermediate, and finished products as well as collecting and testing environmental samples according to established procedures. Discover and prevent defects and improve quality. Work with a high degree of accuracy and concentration to produce valid test results in a timely manner.</p> <p>Job Duties and Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Perform receiving lab duties including weighing trucks, observing sample collections, and preparation of receiving tickets. </li><li>Evaluate truck shipments for acceptance based upon established criteria. </li><li>Complete entry into the computer systems and generate requested reports. </li><li>Perform testing using the Near Infra-red methods, acidity tests, sink work, and other appropriate lab equipment. </li><li>Prepare chemical solutions and media required for laboratory testing. Sterilize equipment as needed. </li><li>Perform butterfat and total solids tests on fluid milk; cream and condensed. </li><li>Maintain lab records of samples, test results, and lab quality control measures in an up-to-date, legible, and accurate manner ensuring the accuracy of results. </li><li>Certify that finished product is suitable for sale by meeting government and customer specifications. Ensure cleanliness and organization of the lab and the integrity of all testing results. </li><li>Perform basic microbiology and environmental sampling as required. </li><li>Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive. </li></ul> <p>Education and Experience</p> <ul> <li>High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) </li><li>Prefer two year applied science degree in Food Science, Dairy Science or Microbiology </li><li>1 year experience in a food laboratory or similar role </li></ul> <p>Certification and/or License:</p> <ul> <li>Approved as a Pennsylvania Industry Analyst for Appendix N Testing Program or able to obtain within 45 days of employment. Participate in necessary programs annually to maintain approval. </li><li>Able to obtain Pennsylvania Weighmaster license within 30 days of employment </li></ul> <p>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</p> <ul> <li>Able to read, write, and speak English </li></ul> <p>An Equal Opportunity Employer</p>