Quality Lab Technician

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Laboratory Technician - Quality and Food Safety Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Laboratory Technician to support quality and food safety operations within a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role involves testing raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure they meet established quality and safety specifications. The position requires hands‑on involvement with routine analytical and sensory testing, documentation of results, equipment maintenance, and effective communication with production and quality teams.

Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently are essential.

• Perform routine laboratory testing on in-process and finished product samples.

• Conduct analytical and sensory testing according to established procedures and record, review, and enter test results into laboratory systems.

• Identify results that fall outside expected specifications and promptly communicate concerns to appropriate personnel.

• Collect, receive, label, handle, store, and retain laboratory samples according to established procedures.

• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), HACCP, and applicable food safety requirements.

• Follow laboratory SOPs and standardized testing methods.

• Perform routine checks and verifications of laboratory equipment, testing methods, instruments, and standards.

• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment as needed.

• Safely handle and store chemicals, solutions, compressed gases, and other laboratory materials according to applicable safety procedures and Safety Data Sheets.

• Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation.

• Monitor testing supplies and communicate inventory or reordering needs.

• Compare analytical results against established specifications to verify product quality.

• Participate in proficiency testing and other quality-control activities.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional laboratory workspace.

• Communicate effectively with Quality, Production, Operations, and other departments.

• Assist with training other laboratory personnel as needed.

• Follow all environmental, health, food safety, and workplace safety procedures.

• Perform additional laboratory and quality-related responsibilities as assigned.

• Quality control

• Laboratory operations

• Chemistry

• Biology

• Quality assurance

• Wet chemistry

• Titration

• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Biology, Chemistry, Food Science, Laboratory Science, or another applied science preferred.

• 1+ years of previous laboratory, quality-control, food manufacturing, or analytical testing experience preferred.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document test results.

• Basic math skills and ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

• Ability to follow written procedures, testing methods, and safety requirements.

• Comfortable working independently while also contributing to a team environment.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain organization in a fast‑paced setting.

• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and laboratory or instrument software.

• Willingness to learn new testing procedures, equipment, and quality processes.

• Reliable attendance and ability to work the required schedule.

The work environment is a laboratory setting within a manufacturing plant, requiring the ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods. The role involves bending, kneeling, climbing stairs, and other physical activities associated with a manufacturing laboratory environment. The position requires lifting and moving up to 50 pounds and safely working with laboratory chemicals and compressed gases. There may be exposure to chemicals, food ingredients, and potential allergens.

The role requires flexibility to work weekends and holidays when needed. The typical schedule is Thursday to Monday, 6 am to 2 pm.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Frankfort, IN.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

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