Quality Lab Technician

Job Description- Quality Assurance (Lab) Technician 

Backup: Quality Assurance Supervisor, other Lab Technicians 

M-F 5:00am-3:30pm

Role Overview:  

Lab Technicians are responsible for ensuring that all finished products are tested and run within specification.  Technicians train on all Lab duties and include: Sample procurement, equipment calibration, finished product testing, COA production and raw material testing. 

Reports to: Quality Assurance Supervisor 

Direct Reports: N/A 

Principal Duties as a QA Lab Technician:  

1. Set up and calibrate lab equipment 

2. Check the Production line at the beginning of each new product to ensure that the proper raw materials and ingredients are being used 

3. Check the Packaging line at the beginning of each product run to ensure proper product labeling and identification 

4. Perform required on-line testing (Fat, Moisture, pH, etc.) during Production to ensure that products will function and conform to specifications 

5. Communicate with Production staff regarding formula adjustments 

6. Perform finished product testing on samples the following production day which includes: Melt, Flavor, Color, Functionality and Microbiological testing 

7. Generate reports on all finished products following testing 

8. Conduct additional costumer-specific testing on finished products (Sauce, Viscosity, Water Activity, etc.) 

9. Perform environmental swabbing on a weekly basis 

10. Obtain cheese samples of incoming raw materials for analytical testing 

11. Obtain and prepare hot product samples for pathogen testing 

12. Other duties as assigned. This may include: 

• Completing COAs 
• Product Formula generation 
• Any others assigned by management

Other Duties: 

1. Demonstrate adherence to the site’s Safety and GMP practices 

2. Attend monthly facility Safety training  

3. Assist with appropriate Risk Assessments upon request 

4. Assist with appropriate Accident/Incident Investigations and Right-to-Refuse Investigation 

Qualifications: 

• Prior Experience working in lab environment strongly preferred.
• High school education or higher 
• Good work standing with regards to performance and attendance 
• Must have basic computer skills 
• Ability to multi-task effectively 
• Ability to represent the company in an upbeat and professional manner 
• Strong attention to detail 
• Support a safe work environment 
• Must be self-motivated, dependable and a team player 
• Good communication skills 
• Knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point applications to a food production facility 
• Ability to give and take direction
   

Ornua values diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. We also strongly encourage women and other underrepresented groups in the manufacturing industry to apply. Your unique perspectives and experiences are highly valued and will be instrumental in driving our company’s continued success. Join us in shaping a more innovative, inclusive, and sustainable future.