Lab Tech

Title

QA Lab Technician

This position is responsible for laboratory operations and ensuring that finished product meets food safety and quality expectations.

This position is responsible for laboratory operations and ensuring that finished product meets food safety and quality expectations.

• Perform microbiological and chemical testing of finished products, raw materials, and associated items as required.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and calibration program.
• Visually inspect and sample plant equipment for microbiological and ATP sanitation standards.
• Input quality testing data for each load and verify results.
• Pull aseptic samples for microbiological examination by QA Manager.
• Train plant personnel on testing methodologies as required.
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format.
• Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOPs.
• Follow all required work-safe practices, including wearing required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
• Participate in quarterly split sample testing for all personnel authorized at the facility.
• Maintain lab supply inventory.
• Maintain the laboratory in a clean, audit-ready state at all times.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Perform document scanning and archiving as required.
• Cover other quality functions as required.

• Education and Experience:
• Experience in Food Manufacturing with Food Science/Technology or equivalent experience preferred.
• Previous experience in food manufacturing environment with laboratory testing and sampling experience.
• Experience in microbiology, GMPs, chemistry, design, sanitation and quality systems preferred.

• Must be adaptable and flexible.
• Must be organized and analytical.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent record‑keeping and documentation skills.
• Basic understanding of microbiological and chemistry testing procedures.
• Basic understanding of laboratory testing equipment.

• Ability to speak and/or write English. Spanish speaking and writing is desired.

• Office machinery including computers, printers, fax machines, copiers, etc.
• Microsoft Office Suite and Access.

• Requires prolonged sitting and standing, bending, stooping, and climbing.
• Requires eye‑hand coordination and manual dexterity to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and laboratory equipment.
• Requires normal range of hearing and vision (including colors).
• Requires lifting up to 50 pounds and exposure to machines, chemicals, and solvents.

• Must understand vague and implicit instructions and react favorably in all work situations.
• Must be mentally adaptable and flexible in dealing with a variety of people.
• Emotional stability and personal maturity are important attributes in this position.
• Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure.
• Ability to give, receive, and analyze information, formulate work plans, and prepare written materials.
• Must understand people and be able to communicate effectively.
• Basic math calculations, data input, and data analysis are required.

4000 Dan Morton Dr, Dallas, TX 75236