Dairy Laboratory Technician

Type: Full-time, one-year temporary position (with potential for regular employment)

Compensation: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour; depending on experience

Benefits: Health insurance and paid sick leave

Schedule: Monday–Friday, with occasional weekend shifts; must be available on Fridays

Location: On-site in San Jose, CA Environment: Comfortable working in cold storage, regulated environments

What You'll Do: Process Donor Human Milk Thaw, pool, bottle, pasteurize, and store donor milk. Operate laboratory processing equipment. Label, track, and document every batch. Prepare milk for testing, storage, and distribution. Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies and processing materials. Ensure Quality & Safety Follow all SOPs, sanitation, and food safety requirements. Monitor product quality during the processing workflow. Clean and sanitize laboratory equipment and workspaces. Report equipment issues, processing deviations, or safety concerns promptly. Help maintain a clean, organized, inspection-ready laboratory. Support Regulatory Compliance Maintain accurate production records and batch documentation. Support quality assurance activities and regulatory inspections.

What We're Looking For: Required Commitment to the mission and values of Mothers' Milk Bank California. High school diploma or equivalent. Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures. Excellent organizational skills and commitment to accuracy. Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team. Preferred Coursework in Biology, Microbiology, Health Sciences, or a related field. Experience in a laboratory, food production, manufacturing, or healthcare environment. Experience working with SOPs, quality systems, or regulated documentation.

Physical Requirements: Stand for extended periods during processing activities. Lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Perform routine cleaning and sanitation tasks. Work in a laboratory environment requiring strict hygiene and safety practices. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required. Communication & Collaboration Collaborate with Milk Operations, Processing, and Quality teams to ensure safe, efficient, and coordinated operations. Communicate operational issues promptly to supervisors Work collaboratively across departments to support continuity of services. Interact professionally and courteously with vendors, couriers, and external partners. Join Our Mission! Ready to use your skills to help save the lives of vulnerable infants? We'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume to us..99