Quality Lab Technician

Quality Technician - 2nd Shift

Food Manufacturing | Laboratory & Quality Assurance

Launch or Grow Your Career in Food Quality

Are you passionate about science, food safety, and quality? We're looking for a Quality Technician to join a growing quality team within a food manufacturing environment. This position offers the opportunity to gain hands-on laboratory experience, work directly with production teams, and play an important role in ensuring products consistently meet food safety and quality standards.

Whether you have previous laboratory experience or are a recent science graduate looking to begin a career in quality assurance, this role provides exposure to analytical testing, microbiology, food safety programs, and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

• Collect product samples from production areas and prepare them for laboratory testing.
• Perform routine analytical testing on in-process and finished products, including:
• pH analysis
• Wet chemistry testing
• Basic microbiological testing
• Utilize laboratory equipment and proper pipetting techniques to generate accurate and reliable results.
• Record and maintain testing data in accordance with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in troubleshooting product quality concerns and support quality investigations when needed.

• Verify that products meet established quality, food safety, and specification standards.
• Participate in sensory evaluations and product assessments.
• Support compliance with food safety programs, quality procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a strong focus on product integrity and consumer safety.

• Partner with production personnel to collect samples and communicate quality findings.
• Support laboratory operations by assisting fellow technicians and contributing to daily workflow.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts designed to enhance quality systems and processes.
• Build strong working relationships within a collaborative and team-oriented environment.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready laboratory.
• Follow established safety, sanitation, and testing procedures.
• Ensure documentation is accurate, complete, and well organized.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and adherence to standard operating procedures.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to follow procedures and accurately document results.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Comfort working in both laboratory and manufacturing environments.
• Willingness to learn laboratory techniques and quality systems.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt in a fast-paced production environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Food Science, Microbiology, or another science-related field.
• Previous laboratory, quality assurance, quality control, or food manufacturing experience.
• Experience performing:
• pH testing
• Wet chemistry analysis
• Basic microbiological testing
• Laboratory sample preparation
• Familiarity with food safety, quality systems, and regulatory standards.
• Experience using laboratory equipment and pipetting techniques.

You may be an excellent fit if you are:

• A recent science graduate seeking hands-on laboratory experience.
• An entry-level laboratory professional looking to develop a career in quality assurance.
• Someone who enjoys working with data, procedures, and scientific testing.
• Interested in building a long-term career in food quality, food safety, or laboratory operations.

• Gain valuable experience in food manufacturing quality and laboratory operations.
• Work alongside experienced quality professionals in a supportive environment.
• Develop skills in analytical testing, microbiology, food safety, and quality systems.
• Join a collaborative team that values professionalism, communication, and continuous learning.
• Build a strong foundation for future growth within quality assurance, food safety, laboratory management, or regulatory compliance.

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM

This position is primarily laboratory-based, with regular interaction on the production floor to collect samples and support manufacturing operations. The environment is fast-paced, team-oriented, and focused on producing safe, high-quality food products.

You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with both…