Quality Control Laboratory Technician

Our client, a leading food and consumer products company, is looking to hire a Product Quality Lab Technician in Austin, TX . Pay Rate Range: $18-$21/hour W2, depending on experience Responsibilities Manage and organize the product retains library, including proper storage and cataloging. Prepare, cook, and present food samples for weekly end-of-shelf-life evaluations. Conduct product quality evaluations and investigate potential quality concerns through store visits. Document findings and communicate evaluation results to internal stakeholders. Maintain, clean, and organize laboratory equipment and workspaces. Update laboratory policies, procedures, and documentation. Provide additional laboratory and administrative support as needed. Follow established laboratory, quality, food safety, and documentation procedures. Collaborate with Product Quality and Product Development teams to support testing and evaluation activities. Requirements Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Food Science, Culinary Arts, Nutrition, Quality Assurance, or a related field. 1-2 years of experience in a laboratory or consumer packaged goods (CPG) environment. Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and strong computer skills. Experience in product development or quality assurance is preferred. Knowledge of food manufacturing processes and laboratory techniques is preferred. Strong culinary skills and a passion for food products are preferred. Experience conducting product evaluations or quality investigations is preferred. Ability to work on-site in Austin, TX. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Strong attention to food quality, accuracy, cleanliness, and documentation. Russell Tobin offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors. Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Russell Tobin is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances. Accommodations We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us. Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Russell Tobin