fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.

With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.

Laboratory Technician

Shift Schedule

12 Hour Days: This is a day shift position, with hours from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The role follows a rotating 2-2-3 schedule: two days on, two days off, three days on, followed by two days off, two days on, and three days off. Team members will work every other weekend, including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Job Purpose:

The Laboratory Technician is an entry level position that provides key support for the Quality Department including water testing, raw milk testing, raw and pasteurized load out testing, Finished Product testing, microbiological testing, chemical titrations, and work-in-process testing. The technician will be responsible for generating daily reports, data entry and collection, project assistance, filing, assistance in conduct of special studies, calibrations, data collection, and communicating with other departments.

Responsibilities

Ability to operate lab testing instrumentation correctly. Testing includes moisture/solids, protein, fat, and pH. Technician will be responsible for understanding microbiological plating, Foss analytical equipment, pH meter and other laboratory instrumentation as needed.
All instrumentation is to be operated in a safe, efficient, and sanitary manner.
Perform daily quality line audits, evaluations and testing on plant floor as assigned.
Required to perform sensory evaluations on all finished products.
Fill out required laboratory data worksheets and logs in an accurate manner.
Maintain all results and reports in a confidential manner in accordance with the Company Letter of Confidentiality.
Responsible for maintaining a clean, orderly, and neat work area at all times.
Must keep area stocked with sufficient supplies to perform job responsibilities.
Computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Communication of results to the proper individuals in a timely, confidential, and professional manner.
Preparation of all solutions and media required in the performance of laboratory tests.
Recognize and notify Quality Assurance Manager and appropriate operations supervisors of any unusual results or product defects. Perform the necessary re-checks for analytical and microbiological test.
Report immediately to supervisor or manager of any damage, irregular activity, or unsafe conditions concerning the plant equipment or lab instrumentation.
Follow all safety, work, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and GLP’s rules.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills/Qualifications Required

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred, or equivalent level of relevant experience required

Laboratory Technician

Company Information

Shift Schedule

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Skills/Qualifications Required