Quality Control Lab Technician

Job Description

Job Description

The 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)
• pH
• Titratable acidity
• Viscosity
• Specific gravity
• Color evaluation
• Product 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

Requirements

- 1–3 years of laboratory experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.

- Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, SQF, and FDA regulations preferred.

- Associate degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or a related scientific field preferred.

- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

- Excellent mathematical and analytical abilities.

- Ability to interpret product specifications and testing procedures.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy.

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

- Weekly pay with direct deposit

- Health insurance

- Various supplemental insurance policies available after 90-day introductory period

- Life insurance available after completion of 90-day introductory period

- 401-K retirement plan available after one year of employment

- Option to participate in uniform program

- Annual bonus incentives