Laboratory Technician Role at Darigold USA
Darigold is hiring a Laboratory Technician in Seattle to ensure all products meet analytical, micro, and organoleptic quality standards. This on-site, full-time night shift laboratory job offers hands-on experience in food product testing, regulatory compliance, and laboratory operations.
Job Details:
- Location: Seattle, WA 98118, USA
- Job Category: Production
- Pay Rate: $28.54–$35.68 per hour
- Shift: Night (Union Position)
- Employment Type: Full-Time, On-site
- Requisition Number: LABOR007682
About the Company:
Darigold is a leading dairy cooperative in the U.S., committed to delivering high-quality dairy products while maintaining strict quality and safety standards. Known for innovation and excellence in food production, Darigold provides a supportive environment for growth in laboratory and food science careers. Explore more laboratory job offers.
Educational Requirements:
- BA or BS preferred in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology
- Laboratory experience required
- 1–2 years of experience in the food industry preferred
Key Responsibilities of Laboratory Technician Role:
- Maintain documentation and records of all testing per Pasteurized Milk Ordinance requirements
- Calibrate lab equipment, conduct validation testing, and maintain calibration records
- Provide timely and accurate testing of products
- Follow proper laboratory procedures set by Corporate Quality and Rainier Laboratory Departments
- Perform environmental monitoring and maintain swabbing programs
- Ensure analytical, microbiological, and organoleptic properties meet product and regulatory specifications
- Prepare and receive raw and finished product samples for testing while maintaining sterility
- Assist in audits, methodology validation, regulatory compliance, troubleshooting, and special projects
- Climb tank ladders up to 40ft and lift/push/pull 50lbs as needed
Skills Required for Laboratory Technician Role:
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of microbiology, plating methods, and laboratory testing procedures
- Critical thinking, problem-solving, and flexibility
Benefits of the Laboratory Technician Role:
- Competitive pay rate ($28.54–$35.68/hr)
- Full-time union position with night shift
- Hands-on experience in product quality testing and food safety
- Opportunity to work with a leading dairy cooperative
- Exposure to regulatory compliance, audits, and special laboratory projects
