Lab Technician III, Chemistry

Within our Chemistry lab team located in Denver – Leprino is seeking a Lab Technician III, Chemistry to move our organization to even larger level of dairy ingredient and nutrition growth! We take pride in our vision to be "world's best", it is why we work harder, invest more, and continually innovate.

At Leprino Foods, starting hourly compensation for this role typically ranges between $22.94 and $25.80. This position has an annual target bonus of 3.5%.

• Assists senior staff members with performing chemistry testing accurately, safely, efficiently, and in a timely manner.
• Maintains detailed and accurate records of all test results, comments, deviations and control information.
• Follows all safety precautions associated with laboratory procedures and maintains a safe working environment by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Supports chemistry testing as needed through sample and supply receiving, housekeeping/cleaning, proficiency testing and project support.
• Performs sample preparation duties, such as preparing standard solutions and reagents for use in chemical testing.
• Enters sample and test data into computer databases to ensure products are meeting published customer service standards.
• Cleans lab equipment and glassware.
• Disposes of test tubes and fills distilled water jugs.
• Maintains appropriate lab inventory, ordering and receiving supplies for the lab.
• Prepares, labels, weighs-out samples aseptically organized (by plant) Collabs.
• Performs basic housekeeping duties in the lab.
• Performs routine maintenance of chemistry lab equipment.

You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):

• A Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Food Science, or very similar subject area. An associates degree in these subject areas may be substituted with the right work experience.
• The ability to work fully on-site five days a week as this is not a remote opportunity.

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• Experience in a chemistry or food safety lab.

Leprino Foods celebrates and supports diversity. We believe in equal opportunity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture that leverages the unique talents, experiences, background, and perspectives of each individual employee.

Offering You In Return:

A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Leprino Foods could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries and bonuses, life, medical/dental/vision coverage, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, vacation, ten paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, annual merit increases, as well as the LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.

Our Story:

Leprino Foods’ history dates back over 70 years, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver. We’ve grown a bit since then. Today, Leprino is the world’s largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by Jim and the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the “World’s Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company.” To help us achieve that bold vision, we’re looking for our secret ingredient: You. A motivated team member who is the best at what you do. Three people in a small corner grocery store in the early 1950s have now grown to almost 5,000 employees throughout 16 global locations. Will you join us on our journey?