Food Science Job at Darigold in the USA
The Laboratory Technician position in Jerome, Idaho, is a full-time, on-site production role focused on quality assurance and food safety compliance. This Food Science Job at Darigold Careers is ideal for candidates with backgrounds in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, or Chemistry who are looking to build a career in food industry laboratory operations.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Laboratory Technician
- Location: Jerome, ID 83338, USA
- Work Type: On-site
- Department: Production
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Posted On: February 17, 2026
- Requisition #: LABOR007717
About the Company:
Darigold is committed to Leading Dairy Forward by cultivating a team with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. The company promotes mutual respect and inclusion, ensuring employees can bring their authentic selves to work.
Darigold is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer and participates in E-Verify as part of its hiring process.
Educational Requirements for the Laboratory Technician Role:
- BA or BS in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, or a related field (Nice to Have)
- Laboratory experience preferred
- 1–2 years’ experience in the food industry preferred
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct all quality and food safety-related testing as a Laboratory Technician at Darigold Careers
- Maintain documentation and records of all quality and food safety-related testing
- Report food quality or food safety issues
- Calibrate laboratory equipment, conduct validation testing, and maintain calibration documentation
- Review Appendix N documentation and laboratory quality data daily
- Conduct daily product evaluations with plant management and operators
- Review processing and quality data collected by Operators
- Track, trend, and report key quality measures
- Maintain the vitamin fortification program and records in this Food Science Job
- Maintain the environmental swabbing program and report results
- Maintain and review COAs from ingredient vendors
- Ensure proper laboratory procedures are followed
- Assist with Food Safety Plans in accordance with the SQF System
- Manage HACCP and Allergen Control Programs
- Investigate and resolve customer complaints
- Assist in third-party audits
- Troubleshoot plant quality issues
- Provide plant quality and food safety training
- Ensure regulatory compliance in this Food Science Job
- Participate in special projects
Skills Required:
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Positive work attitude
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to perform analytical and microbiological tests
- Basic understanding of microbiology and plating methods
- Excellent aseptic technique
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Benefits of the Food Science Job:
- 401K with competitive employer matching
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits
- Employer-paid life & disability coverage
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- 8 weeks paid parental leave
- Education assistance
- Employee assistance program
