Lab Technician - Nights
Company: HP Hood
Location: Batavia
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a
high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge
for you and your future! Our culture is built on value commitments
to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and
collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork,
safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that
includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee
discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing
development, advancement opportunities and more. Founded in 1846,
today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and
beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of
national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes
Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat
and more. Job Summary: The Lab Technician will handle all aspects
of the lab including chemical testing, bacteria testing and quality
assurance to ensure the manufacture and packaging of high quality
products. Shift: Alternating 3 or 4 day work weeks. 12 hour shift
beginning at 5:00pm EST. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Laboratory testing to meet standards set up in PMO, Standard
Methods for the Dairy Industry and FDA 2400 methods requirements.
Pulling, logging, and running finish product and processing samples
for all test required on each product. Pull sample of incoming raw
material and packaging to determine acceptability of loads from our
suppliers. Audit CIP chemical concentrations and ensures compliance
to company specifications. Must be able to prepare media and other
lab controls. These would include but are not limited to pour
plates, buffer water, etc. Operate autoclave to sterilize plates
and equipment as needed while ensuring sterility test are accurate.
Assist in lab equipment PMs such as cleaning the Micro Luminescence
Systems weekly with caustic; drain and clean the autoclave
bi-weekly; changing fluid standards and filters on the cryoscopy.
Inoculating batch tanks with enzyme and vitamins and recording
usages on the various logs. Responsible for the daily cleanup and
review of racking systems in the incubators and cooler to set up
for shelf life testing. Participate in environmental testing in and
around plant that includes swabbing, air plating, water sampling,
etc. Verifies that plant equipment meets sanitation requirements
prior to start up. Various tasks involving the responsibility of
the food safety and quality of company products. Education and
Experience: Prior experience in food manufacturing. Knowledge of
food microbiology, chemistry, dairy standards and CIP sanitation.
Intermediate Computer Skill (i.e. Word, Excel, etc.) Ability to
work well with people. Communication skills are a must.
Multi-tasked Individual. Ability to work independently. Physical
Requirements: Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility
including but not limited to office, production, and warehouse
environments. Including the outside perimeter of the building. Able
to work at heights greater than 40 feet while operating a powered
industrial truck. Able to wear all necessary personal protective
equipment to perform job functions. Stand and/or sit continuously
and perform job functions for a full shift with meal break.
Physically able to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift,
push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle and move items weighing
up to 50 pounds without assistance and move objects exceeding 50
pounds with reasonable accommodations. Visual acuity corrected to
perform job functions. Exact compensation may vary based on skills,
experience and location. The pay range for this position is $27.98
- $28.64 USD HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled "VERVRAA Federal Contractor" CCPA
For Applicants in Massachusetts - It is unlawful in Massachusetts
to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of
employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this
law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Employment is subject to verification of an applicant’s identity
and eligibility for employment in the United States as required by
immigration laws. We are unable to assist with sponsorship at this
time.
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