Job description

Invest in you, Join Agropur. We dairy you!

What Agropur invests in YOU:

• Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on your physical, financial and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings:
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to a 7% company match
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Support to meet everyday challenges as well as resources to support elderly loved ones
• Wellness resources to help you stay fit and well
• Internal Advancement Opportunities
• Leadership Development and Mentorship Programs
• Opportunities to support our local communities
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committees
• Chance to apply best practices in sustainability and environmental initiatives
• Commitment to producing high quality nutritious products and providing nourishment around the world

What this role is all about:

We are looking for a Laboratory Manager in Jerome, Idaho.

The Laboratory Manager position is responsible for managing laboratory staff, ensuring that all regulatory requirements are adhered to. This position ensures effective operation and maintenance of all laboratory equipment, manages the testing of milk, cheese, and whey products, and oversees the procurement of chemicals and other supplies. The Laboratory Manager works closely with internal and external partners so that that daily operations drive support of company objectives and ensure continuous improvement.

• Acts as the technical liaison with the Agropur Protein Research Center for more sophisticated analytical testing to support high-end Nutrition Solutions manufacturing and testing.
• Effectively utilize/perform/troubleshoot analytical instrumentation such as High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Dumas Combustion (Leco), Kjeldahl Nitrogen Determination, Near Infra-Red (NIR) and similar “rapid” methods.
• Manage the daily operation of the laboratory and ensure sample compositing, in -process and finished product testing, and reporting is effective, accurate, and timely to facilitate the positive release of products.
• Maintain open communication with sales, production, and warehousing when laboratory results will affect the normal process flow and timing.
• Identify and implement improvements in efficiency, cost effectiveness, methodology, and safety within the laboratory environment. Involvement in cross-functional improvement teams, including the Agropur Quality Office, as needed.

What you need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Food Science related field or another related field required.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
• Minimum five (5) years of previous supervisory experience in a laboratory environment required (preferably in food manufacturing).
• Demonstrated leadership ability and strong supervisory skills required.
• Strong technical understanding and applied skills of analytical test methods, knowledge of HPLC, and common protein testing preferred.
• Working knowledge of food manufacturing regulations required.
• Working knowledge of food processing and manufacturing, preferably in dairy manufacturing required.
• Working knowledge of microbiological testing methods required.
• Proficient in the usage of laboratory equipment required.
• Ability to perform quantitative analysis required.

Where you’ll be working:

• Agropur’s US operations produce 1 billion pounds of quality, award-winning cheese each year. We create more than 20 different varieties, and also provide whey protein and dry ingredients which are by-products of the cheesemaking process. As one of the world’s largest dairy producers, Agropur partners with some of the most recognizable food, beverage and nutrition brands to help feed the world. Better Dairy. Better World. Agropurus.com

Our Jerome, ID, plant is home to about 400 employees and processes about 7 million pounds of milk per day. This facility produces various types of cheese, including cheddar, monterey jack, muenster, mozzarella and provolone. It also runs various whey streams, such as deproteinized whey, sweet dairy whey, GMP, permeate, instantized and our top-rated BiPro products.

The Jerome area is a paradise for those seeking unique recreation attractions.  You can visit Shoshone Falls (the Niagara of the West), Perrine Bridge (the only legal spot to base jump in the US), and the beautiful Snake River Canyon (perfect for canoeing, boating and walking). There are also restaurants throughout the Magic Valley area featuring quality cuisine. Visit the Jerome Chamber or Twin Falls Chamber sites for more information on local events.

AA/EEO – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Application Question(s):

• Do you now or will you in the future, need sponsorship from an employer in order to obtain, extend or renew your authorization to work in the United States?
• Do you have experience working with microbiological testing methods?

Experience:

• Supervising experience: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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