General Mills
Food Safety and Quality Lab Technician - Day Shift - Buffalo Plant
Buffalo, NY · Junior · Full-time
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$5,484 more — $48,984 — moves this role to Level II and 2 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $48,984 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Biological Technicians" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Biological Technicians (19-4021) · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY. 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
- Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day.
- We look for people who want to bring their best - bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together.
- Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what's next.
Responsibilities
- Partner with team leaders and operators to evaluate food safety and quality risks, influence appropriate decisions and support plant productivity
Requirements
- 1+ years of Quality Assurance/Control laboratory/analytical testing experience or related experience
- Experience and desire to work in a team environment
- Schedule flexibility is required.
- Have intermediate knowledge of instrumentation and troubleshooting
Nice to have
- Relevant food or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience
- Familiarity of HPLC and auto titration instrumentation and techniques
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Basic understanding of continuous improvement processes
- Relevant work experience in an ISO environment
- Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
- General Mills will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.
- Understanding of risk assessment and regulatory requirements
Compensation
- The salary range for this position is:
- $43,500 - $59,900 Annual At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role.
- The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc.
- As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
- Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being.
- You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program.
Benefits
- We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks.
- Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors.
Company info
- The flour products are targeted to a wide variety of customers within our North America Foodservice division.
- SALARY RANGE The salary range for this position is: $43,500 - $59,900 Annual At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role.
Equal opportunity
- EMPLOYER (EOE)
- General Mills is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or familial status, status regarding public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.
- If you need to request an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please fill out our online accommodation request form by following this link: Accommodation Request.
- General Mills is an equal opportunity employer.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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