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Job Title: Lab Technician - Darlington, WI

Job Location (Short): Darlington Wisconsin, WI, USA, 53530

Discipline: Quality & HSE

Career Site Contract Hours: 40+

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QC Lab Technician

FrieslandCampina | Darlington, WI

Pay: $21.71 - $27.13/hour

Status: Full-Time, Hourly | Onsite

Quality Starts With the Details

Were looking for a QC Lab Technician to support our Quality and Production teams in Darlington.

This is a hands-on lab role where youll collect and test samples throughout the manufacturing process, interpret your results, and help make sure our products meet quality and food safety standards.

If youre someone who pays attention to the little things, can follow a specific process without cutting corners, and isnt afraid to speak up when something doesnt look right, youll probably fit right in.

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What Youll Do

• Collect and test raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
• Perform routine chemical, physical, and microbiological testing, including pH, moisture, protein, fat, and solids.
• Interpret test results and recognize trends, deviations, and out-of-spec conditions.
• Alert Quality, Operations, and plant leadership when results dont meet specification or something doesnt look right.
• Follow established SOPs, testing methods, GMPs, and food safety procedures.
• Accurately document results and maintain clear, traceable laboratory records.
• Complete routine calibration and verification of lab equipment.
• Properly handle, label, store, and organize samples.
• Help troubleshoot basic testing or equipment issues.

What Were Looking For

• 1-3 years of laboratory, Quality Control, food/dairy manufacturing, or related experience.
• Strong attention to detail that allows you to notice when a number, sample, or result doesnt look quite right.
• Comfortable following specific SOPs and step-by-step testing procedures.
• Able to interpret test results, not simply run the test and record the number.
• Comfortable speaking up and alerting the appropriate team when something is out of spec.
• Organized and able to manage multiple samples, tests, and priorities without losing the details.
• Comfortable asking questions when youre unsure rather than guessing.
• Experience with dairy, food manufacturing, GMPs, HACCP, SQF, or similar quality systems is a plus.
• An Associates or Bachelors degree in Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, or a related field is preferred.

This job description describes the general responsibilities of the position and is not intended to cover every duty. Responsibilities may change based on operational and business needs.

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At FrieslandCampina, we live our values every day:

We Act With Respect

Fostering inclusion, integrity, and collaboration.

We Aim Higher

Continuously improving ourselves and our business.

We Succeed Together

Achieving results through teamwork and shared success.We believe our greatest accomplishments happen when we support one another and work toward a common goal.

Well provide the opportunity to turn that into a career youll be proud of.

For thousands of people every day, we are more than just a dairy company. To our farmers, our employees, the communities we serve, the businesses we work with, and the people we bring happiness to, FrieslandCampina means something more. For them, its not just about what we do, but who we are.

We value talented people from any background who want to contribute to something bigger than themselves. We encourage all of our employees to make decisions that benefit our entire company. At FrieslandCampina, we own our own careers and act accordingly. We trust you to make a difference in your job and influence the bigger picture. Working at FrieslandCampina means you are contributing to a better world.

We're more than a company, we're a global cooperative, owned by over 14,000 dairy farmers who believe in sustainable, responsible nutrition. At FrieslandCampina Ingredients, we're united by a shared mission to nourish people's potential, naturally.

Here, you'll:

Join a team that values diversity, curiosity, and collaboration.

Work in a dynamic, science-driven culture with a focus on growth and innovation.

Be empowered to pursue your own growth, both personally and professionally.

We Value Every Voice

FrieslandCampina Ingredients North America, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace for all.

Ready to Make a Difference? Bring your spark. Unleash your nature. Apply today and be part of something greater.

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Why work with us:

An inspiring purpose

Better nutrition for the world and a good living for our farmers, now and for generations to come.

A cooperative culture

Driven by global collaboration, respect, and shared success

A tangible impact

Space to aim higher, with autonomy and a clear focus

Your growth fuels ours

We invest in your personal and professional development through training and education.

Do you have any questions?

Please contact our recruiter

careers@frieslandcampina.com