QC Lab Technician

Location: Hazelwood

Job Title:

Quality Control Technician

Job Description

This Quality Control Technician role plays a critical part in maintaining compliance with GMP and SQF standards by performing routine and non-routine testing, verifying equipment, and ensuring that raw materials and finished products meet strict quality requirements. You will support both laboratory and manufacturing operations, working closely with a small, tight-knit team and collaborating with research and development to help deliver safe, high-quality products in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

+ Perform routine and non-routine viscosity testing to ensure products meet established specifications.

+ Conduct environmental testing and monitoring to support GMP and SQF compliance.

+ Complete pre-operation checklists to verify equipment and production areas are ready for use.

+ Carry out equipment verification and validation activities according to established procedures.

+ Identify, document, and support corrective actions when quality issues arise.

+ Hold and control non-conforming materials to prevent their use in production.

+ Monitor and manage the control of raw materials to ensure they meet quality standards.

+ Maintain the laboratory in a clean, organized, and audit-ready condition, following good laboratory practices.

+ Support and promote a clean and safe working environment in both lab and manufacturing areas.

+ Work primarily on the production floor during assigned split shifts, with scheduled rotations between the lab and manufacturing areas.

+ Communicate effectively with cross-functional departments to resolve quality issues and share test results.

+ Work independently to prioritize tasks, complete testing, and meet production and quality timelines.

+ Use laboratory equipment such as pH meters and perform titration procedures accurately.

+ Document test results clearly and accurately in accordance with regulatory and internal requirements.

+ Support ongoing quality assurance and quality control initiatives within a GMP-regulated food manufacturing environment.

Essential Skills

+ Approximately 2 years of experience as a quality assurance or quality control technician in a GMP-regulated environment, preferably in food manufacturing.

+ Hands-on experience with laboratory practices, including good laboratory practice (GLP).

+ Proficiency in using a pH meter for routine laboratory measurements.

+ Experience performing titration procedures in a laboratory setting.

+ Ability to conduct viscosity testing and interpret results against specifications.

+ Familiarity with FDA-regulated environments and requirements.

+ Experience working within SQF or similar food safety and quality management systems.

+ Basic math skills for calculations and data interpretation in testing and documentation.

+ Effective written and verbal communication skills for documentation and cross-functional interaction.

+ Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple tasks.

+ Ability to communicate effectively between departments in a manufacturing environment.

+ Capability to work in a fast-paced production environment and adapt to changing priorities.

+ Ability to frequently stand and walk through a manufacturing environment for extended periods.

+ Background in quality assurance, quality control, or laboratory work in a manufacturing context.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in food manufacturing or food laboratory environments.

+ Exposure to working closely with research and development teams.

+ Demonstrated ability to grow within a role and take on additional responsibilities over time.

+ Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high quality and safety standards.

+ Comfort working as part of a small, tight-knit team with shared responsibilities across lab and production.

+ Interest in contributing to a growing operation that is adding new clients and products.

Work Environment

This role operates within a food manufacturing facility and a quality control laboratory. You will work primarily on the production floor during a split shift, with scheduled rotations of approximately one week in the lab and three weeks in manufacturing. The current shift is Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with Friday work required due to increased production volume.

Over time, the schedule is expected to transition to Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with occasional Friday and Saturday shifts of about four hours as needed. The environment is fast paced, with frequent standing and walking in manufacturing areas and regular use of laboratory equipment such as pH meters and viscosity testing instruments. You will be part of a small, tight-knit team, typically working with 2-3 people on shift, and will collaborate closely with the research and development team.

The culture emphasizes growth opportunities, as team members have experienced recent promotions, and you will have the chance to support a business that is…