Quality Control Lab Technician

Quality Control Lab TechnicianThe Quality Control Lab Technician supports laboratory operations, product quality assurance, and production processes. This hands-on position is responsible for performing laboratory testing on raw materials, in-process products, finished goods, and environmental samples to ensure compliance with food safety, quality, customer, and regulatory standards. The role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, adaptable, and interested in supporting quality assurance processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Essential Job and Duties- Perform routine laboratory analyses on raw materials, work-in-process, and finished products.- Conduct analytical testing including, but not limited to:Brix (soluble solids)pHTitratable acidityViscositySpecific gravityColor evaluationProduct Sensory- Collect and evaluate production samples according to established sampling plans.- Perform environmental monitoring and sanitation verification testing.- Calibrate and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment.- Prepare laboratory reagents, standards, and testing solutions.- Record test results accurately in laboratory databases and quality management systems.- Assist in product evaluations, shelf-life studies, and validation activities.- Verify compliance with GMPs, HACCP, SQF, FDA, customer specifications, and internal quality standards.- Support internal, customer, and third-party audits.- Maintain laboratory cleanliness and organization- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and root cause investigations.- Perform additional quality-related duties as assigned.Work Environment- Combination of laboratory and production floor settings- May require standing for extended periods and lifting materials 50 lbs.- Adherence to safety, quality, and sanitation standards is essential I. Rice & Company , Inc.