Quality Lab Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Laboratory Technician

Location: Bridgeton, MO
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM; overtime as needed
Industry: Food Manufacturing / Human Nutrition & Health

Kelly® is hiring a Laboratory Technician to support a leading manufacturer in the Human Nutrition & Health industry in Bridgeton, MO . This is a great opportunity for someone with laboratory, quality, or food manufacturing experience who enjoys hands-on testing and working in a fast-paced production environment.

What’s a typical day as a Laboratory Technician?

You’ll be responsible for supporting product quality and food safety by evaluating finished products and incoming ingredients. Responsibilities include:

• Performing sensory, analytical, chemical, microbiological, and physical testing on finished products and incoming ingredients
• Conducting environmental swab testing and communicating results to the appropriate teams
• Participating in daily plant inspections, process audits, and internal quality audits
• Reviewing test results against established specifications and identifying products or materials that do not meet requirements
• Investigating non-conformances, evaluating collected data, and helping determine appropriate solutions
• Assisting with customer complaint investigations as needed
• Performing laboratory equipment calibrations and routine maintenance according to established procedures
• Maintaining accurate testing, calibration, and quality documentation
• Preparing and providing regular reports to Quality leadership
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives related to quality testing and programs
• Assisting the Quality Supervisor with additional quality-related responsibilities as needed

This job might be a fit if you:

• Have an Associate degree or certification in a science-related field , preferred; OR
• Have at least 1–2 years of experience in a food manufacturing facility or laboratory environment
• Are comfortable performing hands-on laboratory testing and following established specifications and procedures
• Can understand, organize, and interpret technical data
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Have good interpersonal skills and can work effectively with production and quality teams
• Are detail-oriented and able to identify and investigate quality issues
• Are available to work Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM , with overtime as required by business needs

What happens next?

Once you apply, a recruiter will review your skills and experience to determine whether this opportunity is a good match. If so, we’ll connect with you to discuss the position and next steps.

Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about. Apply today for this Laboratory Technician opportunity in Bridgeton!

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