**Job Description** Cass Clay Creamery/Kemps a subsidiary of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is looking for a qualified Laboratory Tech to join our team. **This position pays:** + $24.66/hr.*additional 0.50/hr. shift differential **Benefits:** + Medical + Dental + Vision + Vacation and Sick effective Jan. 1st + 401(k) and Pension + Flexible spending + EAP **SCHEDULE:** **Rotating Shifts; 6:00PM – 6:30AM (12 hrs.)** + **Week 1: Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday** + **Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday** *** 3-day weekend every other week** **Job Summary:** 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 raw milk testing and sample collection. + Evaluate raw material and finished product test results for acceptance based upon established criteria. + Complete entry into the computer systems and generate requested reports. + Perform testing using the Near Infra-red methods, cryoscope, microscope, 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 milk; and products utilizing the Babcock test method and moisture analyzer. + 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. + Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements. + Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment. + Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity. + Attend required training, including but not limited to Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF). + The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee; but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. **Requirements** ***** **Requires a minimum of a two-year applied science degree in Food Science, Dairy Science or Microbiology. Or related science degree** + Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems. + Skill in proficient computer usage + Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing + Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork + Able to follow directions and meet deadlines + Able to adapt and manage to change effectively + Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail + Able to work independently and as part of a team + Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision + Able to read, write, and speak English