HP Hood
Lab Technician - Nights (B Crew)
Winchester, VA · Contract
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The bottom of this range ($25,000) is below the Level I prevailing wage of $46,051. An H-1B cannot be filed below the prevailing wage, so an offer at the floor of this band could not be sponsored as posted.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Biological Technicians (19-4021) · Winchester, VA-WV. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Pull sample of incoming raw material and packaging to determine acceptability of loads from our suppliers.
- Audit CIP chemical concentrations and ensures compliance to company specifications.
- These would include but are not limited to pour plates, buffer water, etc.
Requirements
- BS/BA in related science and/or equivalent job experience in a quality role of a food manufacturing plant
- Experience in food manufacturing
- Pulling, logging, and running finish product and processing samples for all test required on each product.
- Must be able to prepare media and other lab controls.
Skills
- Adapts to changes in the work environment
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills
- Work effectively with team members to accomplish department and plant goals
- Skills and Competencies:
Compensation
- Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.
Benefits
- Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness.
- We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more.
Company info
- Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States.
- We are unable to assist with sponsorship at this time.
- Various tasks involving the responsibility of the food safety and quality of company products.
Visa & Work Authorization
- We are unable to assist with sponsorship at this time.
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