Entry-Level Quality Lab Technician - Food Safety

Actalent; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Dallas, TX is hiring a Quality Laboratory Technician to support quality and food safety testing in a manufacturing setting. The role offers hands-on lab experience working with pH, titrations, HPLC, and SOP compliance.

No science degree required; a biology/chemistry/food science background is a plus. This entry-level contract-to-hire position is fully onsite, with an $18/hour pay and opportunities to grow in quality assurance and production support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Science degree or coursework is a plus, not required.
• Previous laboratory, quality, food manufacturing, or production experience is helpful but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow SOPs.
• Comfortable working in a laboratory and manufacturing environment.
• Basic computer and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory testing including pH, salt, titrations, enzyme assays, HPLC, and spectrophotometer testing.
• Prepare samples, chemicals, and reagents for testing.
• Test raw materials, in-process products, and finished products.
• Record and report test results accurately.
• Perform equipment calibrations and maintain laboratory records and inventory.
• Conduct production line inspections and verify labels, lot numbers, temperatures, and documentation.
• Monitor food safety and quality requirements, including GMPs, HACCP, and CCPs.
• Communicate out-of-specification results or quality concerns to management.
• Assist with corrective actions and quality documentation.
• Work closely with production to ensure products meet quality and food safety standards.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Biology/Chemistry/Food Science coursework

Job description

Actalent in Dallas, TX is hiring a Quality Laboratory Technician to support quality and food safety testing in a manufacturing setting. The role offers hands-on lab experience working with pH, titrations, HPLC, and SOP compliance.

No science degree required; a biology/chemistry/food science background is a plus. This entry-level contract-to-hire position is fully onsite, with an $18/hour pay and opportunities to grow in quality assurance and production support.