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Lab Technician - 2nd shift #35524 Location: Reading, PA Company: Dairy Farmers of America Category: Quality and Food Safety Job Description Join a great company! We are a purpose-driven organization, starting with providing the world with nature's most perfect food: milk. General Purpose: 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. Job Duties and Responsibilities: * Perform receiving lab duties including weighing trucks, observing sample collections, and preparation of receiving tickets. * Evaluate truck shipments for acceptance based upon established criteria. * Complete entry into the computer systems and generate requested reports. * Perform testing using the Near Infra-red methods, acidity tests, sink work, and other appropriate lab equipment. * Prepare chemical solutions and media required for laboratory testing. Sterilize equipment as needed. * Perform butterfat and total solids tests on fluid milk; cream and condensed. * 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. * 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. * Perform basic microbiology and environmental sampling as required. * Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive. Education and Experience * High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) * Prefer two year applied science degree in Food Science, Dairy Science or Microbiology * 1 year experience in a food laboratory or similar role Certification and/or License: * 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. * Able to obtain Pennsylvania Weighmaster license within 30 days of employment Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Able to read, write, and speak English An Equal Opportunity Employer Salary: $21.50/ hour