Laboratory Technician Jobs

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What Agropur invests in YOU:

• Paid Time Off (available on day 1)
• Support and resources to meet everyday challenges
• Uniform Program
• Shoe Allowance
• Two pay increases within first year of employment!
• Internal Advancement Opportunities
• Opportunities to support our local communities
• Commitment to producing high quality nutritious products and providing nourishment around the world
• Chance to apply best practices in sustainability and environmental initiatives
• Employee Discounts
• Leadership Development and Mentorship Programs
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to a 7% company match
• Bonus Program
• Wellness resources to help you stay fit and well
• Comprehensive benefits package focusing on your physical, financial and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings:
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to a 7% company match
  • Paid Time Off (available on day 1)
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Employee Discounts
  • Bonus Program
  • Uniform Program
  • Shoe Allowance
  • Support and resources to meet everyday challenges
  • Wellness resources to help you stay fit and well
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committees
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

What this role is all about:

We are looking for a Laboratory Technician I in Jerome, ID. The Laboratory Technician II is responsible for supporting production by analyzing a variety of samples using different test methods; performing microbiological and physical tests on raw material, in-process products and finished products. Daily tasks include the receipt of samples, determining methods by reviewing procedures and specifications, testing samples, observing for abnormal reactions, documenting, reviewing, and reporting of results, and cleaning and stocking the work area. The Laboratory Technician II is also responsible for maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment as well as performing routine quality control checks.

• Accurately enter all required data into log books, spreadsheets and the ERP system as appropriate.
• $1.50 shift premium for night shift
• Double-time on Sunday’s
• Starting pay $20.01
• Responsible for equipment operation, calibration, cleaning and minor maintenance.
• Interpret, analyze and report laboratory data.
• Perform chemistry, physical, and/or microbiology sample preparation and testing.
• Thursday - Saturday every other Sunday 5:00AM to 5:00PM

What you need:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with both metric and standard systems of measurement required.

Where you’ll be working:

Our Jerome, ID, plant is home to approximately 400 employees and processes approximately 7 million pounds of milk per day. This facility produces various types of cheeses, such as; mozzarella, cheddar, provolone, muenster, parmesan, romano, Monterey jack, gouda, and asiago. They also run various whey streams, such as; deproteinized whey, sweet dairy whey, GMP, permeate, instantized, and our top-rated BiPro products.

• Agropur’s US operations produce approximately 1 billion pounds of quality, award winning cheese each year. The US operations produce more than 20 different cheese varieties along with whey protein and dry ingredients.
• As North America’s largest whey protein producer and a quality-focused contract manufacturer, Agropur Ingredients partners with some of the world’s most prominent brands on ingredients that go into the food, beverage and nutritional industries. Agropur provides future-forward solutions for cost performance, texture improvement, shelf-life stability and nutrition enhancement.

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