Analytical Sciences Technician

Work Details

Primary Location: Garland, TX

Work Model: Onsite

Role Type: Full Time

Core Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. Occasionally, work hours might be adjusted to accommodate project schedules.

Travel Requirements: None

About This Role

The Analytical Sciences Technician works with a group of laboratory professionals to support various projects across the organization by delivering accurate analytical testing of dairy ingredients and fermented products using a wide range of laboratory techniques. The Analytical Sciences Technician reports to the Analytical Sciences Manager.

What You'll Be Responsible For

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  Prepare, label, and document samples according to the standard procedure.

  
  
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  Perform routine, semi-routine, and complex duties associated with various aspects of analytical testing according to the standard laboratory procedures.

  
  
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  Prepare reagents, buffers, and samples.

  
  
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  Maintain accurate records and report test results in a timely manner.

  
  
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  Clean and maintain all glassware and equipment.

  
  
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  Operates laboratory equipment as detailed in the laboratory procedure.

  
  
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  Participate in training to improve the accuracy, precision, and efficiency.

  
  
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  Perform other laboratory tasks when needed.

  
  

What We're Looking For

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  B.S. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or a related field.

  
  
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  Excellent laboratory skills.

  
  
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  Detail-oriented.

  
  
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  Good communication, interpersonal and time management skills.

  
  
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  Basic computer, including Microsoft Excel, and math skills are preferred.

  
  
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  Ability to work as a team member and independently.

  
  

For five generations spanning over a century, Daisy Brand has been a family-owned company committed to providing the freshest, most wholesome dairy products. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas with manufacturing facilities in Garland, Texas (1998), Casa Grande, Arizona (2008), and Wooster, Ohio (2015).

Daisy is the market leader in two billion-dollar categories, sour cream and cottage cheese, and generates over half a billion in revenues annually. Daisy Sour Cream represents 1 out of every 2 sour cream purchases in the United States and is the largest sour cream brand in food service, military, and club. It is recognized by consumers for A Dollop of Daisy, a tagline that put this once small brand on the map. Daisy Cottage Cheese is Americas #1 cottage cheese brand and continues to bring new consumers into the category with its innovative single serve packaging and consistent high quality. Daisy recently expanded into a new category with the launch of two dip products and is in the process of expanding distribution.

Daisy's core values, Clean and Trust, resonate in all aspects of our business operations. In 2008, the Foundation for Financial Service Professionals awarded Daisy the prestigious American Business Ethics award.

While maintaining a strong culture of curious and innovative problem-solvers, Daisy Brand has more than doubled employment over the last 15 years and is continuing to grow. Currently, we are proud to employ over 650 full-time staff across more than 25 states throughout the United States.

At Daisy Brand, we value longevity and aim to foster a working environment where employees can envision a long-term career. Companywide, the average employee tenure stands at over seven years. Our corporate office and sales team each boast an average tenure exceeding eleven years, while our manufacturing facilities also demonstrate strong employee retention with tenures averaging over seven years.

Daisy Brand offers an industry leading benefits package that includes:

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  A no-deductible, $0 premium option for employee-only health coverage.

  
  
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  401(k) with 50% company match on first 8% of earnings you contribute.

  
  
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  Safe harbor and profit-sharing company contributions to 401(k).

  
  
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  Company paid short- and long-term disability coverage.

  
  
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  Company paid 2X annual salary life and AD&D insurance.

  
  
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  4 weeks annual paid time off.

  
  
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  20 floating holiday hours and 6 company paid holidays.

  
  
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  Extra time off for volunteering.

  
  
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  Tuition reimbursement.

  
  
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  Fitness membership reimbursement.

  
  
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  And more

  
  

Daisy Brand is a nicotine-free company. Daisy Brand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and disabled encouraged to apply.