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Job Title: Lab Technician
Location: Carlisle, PA, Mid-Atlantic United States, USA

Company: Land O Lakes
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Technician
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Lab Technician

HOURLY WAGE: $28.48 per hour ($2 hour nightshift differential)

BONUS:

$300 bonus after completing 90 day probationary period

$700 bonus after completing 6 months of employment

Total of $1,000 bonus

HOURS: 5:00 PM - 5:00 AM; Crew 4 2-2-3 schedule (every other weekend off)

TRAINING: On Day Shift

In this role, you'll be a key member of our Land O'Lakes, Inc. manufacturing team, ensuring the quality of our safe wholesome finished products. You'll gain skills and experience in working with operations to ensure product integrity, from a microbiological and analytical standpoint, is protected and that our products conform to all standards within the LOL Quality Management Systems. Join our team to become part of a member-owned co-op that is Rooted In Tomorrow.

The Quality Lab Technician is responsible for accurately performing analytical and bacteriological testing on raw material, in-process material, and finished product in accordance with company policies and procedures.

This role is part of our Dairy Food business who creates dairy products that stand for real, simple goodness. We believe there's power in every drop of milk our farmers produce, and by improving production and finding innovative uses for that milk, we add a little good to people's lives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

18 years old or older
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
Self-reliant and able to accurately work under limited supervision
Previous work in a dairy laboratory, analytical laboratory, or food/beverage manufacturing industry
Experience operating all laboratory testing equipment /instruments: FT-IR, NIR, pH meter, Titrator, Centrifuge, VIS Spectrometer, etc.
Maintains a safety mindset
Must be able to work in a collaborative team
Ability to be flexible in work performed and schedule

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Microbiological and Wet Chemistry Testing (Mojonnier Extraction, Kohmans, Simple Distillation, etc)
Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft 365
Must be able to perform inspections of operations equipment as part of the role which will require you to walk through the facility on a regular basis
Candidate will likely spend 75% of the shift on their feet performing test and inspections.

PREFERRED EDUCATION:

Associate degree or higher or comparable experience in dairy laboratory testing

Physical Requirements for production positions regularly include:

Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements
Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment
Working across temperature zones that may include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include work in environments where dust is present
Shift schedules that include days, nights, and weekends, some holidays and periodic overtime
Candidate will likely spend 75% of the shift on their feet performing test and inspections.

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

Neither Land O'Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.

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Job Post Date: 11/04/25