Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician

Job Description Job Description Quality Assurance Lab Technician – 2nd Shift Long-Term Contract | Food & Flavor Manufacturing Are you a hands-on Quality professional who enjoys working in a laboratory environment and being part of the action on the production floor? We’re looking for a Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician to join an established and innovative food ingredient and flavor manufacturer on 2nd shift. For nearly 40 years, this company has been developing and manufacturing custom-formulated specialty ingredients and flavors for leading food brands, retailers, and co-manufacturers. The company is known for combining food science, quality, and innovation to create customized solutions for a diverse range of products. This is a long-term contract opportunity with the chance to become an important part of a collaborative Quality and Production team. As a Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician, you’ll play a key role in making sure finished products meet quality and food safety standards. Your responsibilities will include: Perform routine QC testing on finished products. Accurately and immediately record QC results in Deacom. Conduct sensory evaluations of flavors produced by the manufacturing team and communicate any out-of-specification results to QA. Collect microbiological and other required samples for the QA laboratory. Pull control samples for daily sensory evaluations. Manage and maintain retained samples from refrigerators and coolers. Prepare and send pre-shipment samples to customers. Scan and organize organic batch documentation. Monitor and maintain laboratory supply inventory. Keep the laboratory clean, organized, and operating according to Good Laboratory Practices. Follow all GMP, food safety, and quality procedures. Support other laboratory technicians and assist with coverage when needed. Learn and perform additional QC testing methods as required. Step in to support broader QA responsibilities and special projects as needed. Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology, Food Science, or related preferred; High school diploma or equivalent required. 1+ year of experience working in a QC laboratory preferred. Basic computer skills and the ability to accurately enter and maintain data. Strong sensory evaluation skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments. Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. Organized, dependable, and able to complete projects and testing in a timely manner. Willingness to learn new laboratory methods and take on additional responsibilities. Requires steel toe boots. Why This Opportunity? This is a great opportunity to join a well-established food manufacturing company with a strong history of innovation and growth. You’ll gain hands-on experience in a quality laboratory environment while working alongside QA and Production teams to ensure products meet the highest standards. If you’re detail-oriented, enjoy laboratory work, and are looking for a long-term opportunity where you can make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!