Micro Lab Technician - NIGHTS

Greeley, CO – Job  – Openings: 1 – Posted:
May 11, 2026 – Function:
Quality & Food Safety.

Leprino Foods, the world’s largest manufacturer of mozzarella, lactose and whey protein, is looking for a motivated individual to join our Greeley Team as a Micro Lab Technician. As a member of the Quality Execution Department, you will help us maintain the highest product quality standards and support our goal of becoming the “World’s Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company.”

• Test final product (cheese, WPC, lactose and NFDM) from previous production dates for bacteriological compliance.
• Perform in‑process and swab sampling for bacteriological testing, and support the plant environmental swab program.
• Advise management personnel on specification conditions and recommend corrective measures.
• Make sound product‑grading decisions.
• Input data into FLEX and SAP from testing procedures.
• Represent the Quality Execution Department during corporate, regional, or customer visits.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the Job‑Specific SOP and PSOP job certification.

• Starting pay $29.22 per hour, plus a night‑shift differential of $1.25 per hour for evening shifts.
• Competitive salary, tuition assistance, vacation, holidays, dedicated sick time, and matching 401(k).
• Annual merit increases, bonuses, and a profit‑sharing plan.

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must read, write, and speak English to understand SOPs, GMPs and communicate effectively.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Must comply with all applicable safety practices and keep a clean work area.
• Must complete written reports and perform basic and intermediate calculations.
• Must enter data into computer systems and pull data from them.
• Must possess problem‑solving ability for equipment or troubleshooting without direct supervision.
• Must have a basic understanding of chemistry or biology and lab equipment through education or experience.
• Experience with computers and related programs.

• At least 2 years of work experience in a similar position, instrumentation operation, troubleshooting, aseptic technique, and sample pulling.
• Advanced level science knowledge (chemistry, biology, microbiology) and laboratory experience such as computer‑assisted analytical equipment and microbiological testing.

• Must lift moderate weights repeatedly during the shift, stand/walk, climb steps or ladders, and work in hot, humid and cold areas.
• May be required to work overtime and holidays.
• Must read/write and perform basic arithmetic to understand SOPs, GMPs and safety practices.
• Responsible for all assigned housekeeping and inspection duties.

Leprino Foods is an equal‑opportunity employer and its hiring process includes a 90‑day hair follicle drug test performed by Psyche medics and participation in E‑Verify.