FSQ Lab Technician | 3rd shift

Description

• Now Hiring: FSQ Lab Technician 
• Shift/Schedule:  Alternative Work Schedule 3rd shift 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM 
• Pay: Base + Shift Differential = $22.50/hour (+ based on experience) 
• Why join our team? 
• Quarterly bonuses (based on team achievement and up to 6% of wages) 
• Full benefits package – medical, dental, vision & 401(k) match 
• Generous PTO & holidays  
• Growth opportunities to expand skillsets and enhance career 
• Amazing team & culture focused on:  

Communication | Community Involvement | Wellness | Employee Activities  

Other Benefits & Programs We Offer: 

• Full-time & stable hours – no seasonal cuts! 
• Referral bonus program 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• HSA Medical plan option with annual company contribution 
• Perks at Work – discounts on shopping, travel & more 
• Proven continued business growth for future opportunities 

What You’Ll Do:

As a Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) Lab Technician, you'll play a key role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance. Your responsibilities will include:

• Executing microbiological testing to verify commercial sterility of finished goods.
• Carrying out environmental monitoring in accordance with the site’s program.
• Managing storage, organization, and shipping of product samples.
• Performing water testing and sensory evaluations.
• Creating Certificates of Analysis (COA) and supporting product release processes.
• Coordinating calibration, maintenance, and verification of lab instruments and equipment.
• Developing and validating testing methods for raw materials and finished products.
• Managing external laboratory testing programs.
• Supporting root cause investigations and customer complaint resolutions.
• Performing positive release processes and maintaining organized, accurate records.
• Upholding cleanliness and safety within the FSQ lab environment.
• Supporting inventory control for lab supplies and reagents.
• Contributing to continuous improvement and documentation practices in line with FSQ standards.
• Ensuring compliance with GMPs, corporate safety protocols, and regulatory standards.

Requirements

What You’Ll Need:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail with the ability to record and interpret testing results accurately.
• Ability to follow and enforce standard operating procedures and safety practices.
• Basic understanding of food safety and lab protocols.
• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, or a related scientific field.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working in a laboratory environment within the food, beverage, chemical, or pharmaceutical industry.