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Lab Technician-Graveyard

HP Hood
tuition reimbursement
United States, California, Sacramento
Apr 07, 2026
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. This opening is a graveyard position: 9:00 pm to 5:30 am with Wednesday/Thursday days off. Essential Duties Responsibilities: Laboratory testing to meet standards set forth in the PMO and in Standard Methods for the Examination of Dairy Products. Pulling, logging, and testing finished products and processing samples at required intervals. Data entry and report generation utilizing all lab equipment and software. Audit CIP chemical concentrations and ensure compliance to company specifications. Must be able to prepare media and other lab controls. Operate autoclave to sterilize plates and equipment as needed while ensuring sterility tests are accurate. Assist in all lab equipment PMs. Tracking enzyme and vitamin usage utilizing various logs. Testing of all incoming raw milk including flavor, antibiotic testing, DMC, DMSCC and cryoscope. 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 including : air plating, water sampling, etc. Verifies that plant equipment meets sanitation requirements prior to start up. Conducts daily audits of the plant for sanitation and GMP compliance; follows through on noted deviations. Physically evaluates all end-of-code product including flavor, body, and carton and bottle analyses. Physically evaluates all in-process and finished product samples including flavor, body and carton/bottle analyses. Upholds quality, safety and cleanliness standards throughout the facility. Education and Experience: BS in Food Science or related field Knowledge of food microbiology, chemistry, dairy standards and sanitation Intermediate Computer Skills including Word and Excel Good communication skills, both written and verbal Good decision making skills Ability to work well with others or alone Ability to follow all Good Manufacturing Practices For candidates based in California, this position starts at $31.50. If you are a California resident, the information you provide to Hood is subject to Hood's California Consumer Privacy Act Notice. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location. The pay range for this position is $31.50 — $31.50 USD HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled "VERVRAA Federal Contractor" Privacy Policy 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.