Lab Technician - 2nd Shift / 2pm to 10:30pm / Sunday to Thursday

Overview

Shift

2nd Shift / 2pm to 10:30pm / Sunday to Thursday - Additional days or overtime as required to complete the daily demands    

Pay

Base Pay Rate: $25.57 / hour - $28.38 / hour

Shift Differential: $0.50

About the Role:

As a core member of our Quality Assurance team, you will be expected to:

• Perform, determine, apply and test procedures or processes of standard and non-standard tests.

• Use methods and concepts of chemistry/microbiology to test, analyze & locate operational / customer concerns and recommend corrective action.

• Participate in plant inspection programs.

• Support the production of safe, high quality products and team member safety.

As your employer, Perry’s will help you to achieve all of the above goals through feedback, education, and continuous professional development.

What We’re Looking For:

• Education/Experience:
  • Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent AND
  • Completion of 2 years of a bachelor’s degree program in Chemistry, Biology, Food Science or related field AND/OR
  • AAS Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field AND/OR
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Food or Healthcare Lab
• Perform basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers and fractions                              
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Perform basic measurements using scales, liquid measures
• Able to taste and handle dairy products and other ingredients that may contain allergens
• Basic computer proficiency including dataentry into Word & Excel
• Availability to work a variable schedule on occasion to cover other team member time off
• Able to handle chemicals and exposure to environmental allergens

Essential Duties:

• NYS Ag & Markets Dairy license
• Must be willing to be trained in the importance of Critical Control Points (CCP’s) and upon completion of the training, demonstrate knowledge of the Critical Control (CCP’s)
• Basic science/lab skills
• Willing to lead by example the Perry’s safety culture 
• Commitment to living Perry’s “values” required
• Strong communication skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a Team                                  
• Accuracy, close attention to details.      
• Willing to inform TM’s of non-conforming events and help determine corrective action  
• Availability to work a variable schedule on occasion to cover other team member time off
• Other duties or tasks as assigned by Supervisor.

Why Perry’s?

Working with and talking about ice cream… how cool is that?

Behind every bite of Cookie Dough and every scoop of Panda Paws is a passionate team bringing hard work and creative ideas to the table. For over 100 years, Perry’s Ice Cream has been bringing people together to celebrate life’s moments, and you can be a part of this magic.

If you enjoy ice cream and collaborating with others, Perry’s is the place for you! We provide a rewarding supportive environment, and are looking for enthusiastic, talented individuals to join our growing team! Plus, you get to be around ice cream. Who could ask for anything more? 

Sweet Benefits:

In addition to the general perks of getting work with ice cream and a fantastic team all day, Perry’s also offers:

• Health Insurance & Wellness Programs
• Employer Paid Dental Plans
• 401K with Employer Matching
• Paid Family Leave
• PTO
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistance & Opportunities for Continuous Learning & Promotion 

Perry's Ice Cream is an Equal Opportunity Employer and drug free facility.