Quality Laboratory Technician 3rd Shift 15% shift differential

Apply Description Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose. 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. As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we’re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together. In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani® Italian cheeses and ricotta, Président® specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft® natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone’s® cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond® cheddar, and Parmalat® milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi’s®, Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow™, Oui®, Yoplait®, Go-Gurt®, :ratio®, Green Mountain Creamery®, and Mountain High®, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun®, Gopi®, and Arz®. At Lactalis, we live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued. Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy. From your PASSION to ours Lactalis US Yogurt , part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Quality Technician based in Brattleboro, VT. Quality Lab Technician This position is 3rd Shift Sun-Thurs 10pm-6:30a Skills Needed · Perform and document testing of materials and finished products. · Perform microbiological analysis of raw materials and finished products. · Responsible for hold/release/rejection of finished goods. · Perform physical and chemical analysis of raw materials and manufactured products. · Verify compliance and alert QA Manager of any deviations from approved product specifications. · Perform in temperature checks, ingredient usage and distribution, finished product appearance, code date verification, pH testing and metal detection verification. · Perform sensory evaluation of raw material and finished products · Perform environmental testing. · Wear Company appropriate laboratory and safety gear as required. JOB REQUIREMENTS: · Minimum of High School diploma or GED; 1-2 years’ experience in related Quality Assurance environment. · Experience working in a “clean” environment, utilizing aseptic methodologies, and performing bacteriological culture and laboratory analyses. · Ability to understand, operate, and interpret results derived through typical laboratory testing procedures. · Communicate effectively and accurately, both verbally and in writing. · Take direction and follow instructions accurately. · Work well with peers and supervisors in team process. · Proficient in Word and Excel and job-related software applications. Requirements 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. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations .