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👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Scientific & QA.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking a Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician (Dairy) to support dairy product testing, quality programs, and food-safety activities at its La Crosse, WI facility. This is a hands-on lab role working closely with the Dairy Quality Assurance Manager and operations teams.

• Daily sensory evaluations and shelf-life studies of dairy products
• Collect and enter samples into a web-based laboratory data management system
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and enter test data in a timely manner to meet quality and regulatory needs
• Perform routine cleaning and sanitation of lab equipment and testing areas to maintain a food-safety‑compliant environment
• Conduct environmental, product, and ingredient sampling
• Perform Appendix N testing and other routine microbiological or chemical analyses as required
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment; participate in equipment qualification as needed
• Support existing quality programs (HACCP, FSMA, GMPs) and assist with implementation of new QA processes
• Communicate any quality or food-safety concerns promptly to management

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, or an associate degree — OR equivalent work experience/training in Food Science or a related field
• Experience with laboratory testing procedures and familiarity with QA/food-safety programs (HACCP, FSMA, GMPs)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and basic data entry systems
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and record-keeping skills
• Effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds and perform routine physical tasks in a production environment
• Valid driver’s license

Candidates who demonstrate the ability and willingness to learn required lab skills are encouraged to apply.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $19.53 to $27.33 per hour (range provided by Confidential Client)
• Weekend premium: additional $3.00/hour between 7:30pm Friday and 5:00am Monday (where applicable)
• Profit-sharing/bonus program, health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and other standard benefits (as offered by Confidential Client)
• Paid training, opportunities for advancement, and a supportive team environment

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Work Schedule & Location

• Location: La Crosse, WI — Department 984 (on-site)
• Employment type: Full-time
• Typical schedule: Monday–Friday, 4:00am to 12:00pm with rotating holidays, occasional weekends, and on-call responsibilities

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Why Work Through Careertakes

• Apply through Careertakes to be considered by Confidential Client and to receive access to other matched opportunities on the Careertakes platform.
• Careertakes acts as a third-party recruiter and supports a fair, compliant hiring process on behalf of our client.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind.
To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.