Evening Food Quality Lab Technician

Kerry; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Employee Share Plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Accident insurance

Job summary

Kerry, located in Rochester, MN, is seeking a Quality Lab Tech to support site Quality & Food Safety through routine analytical testing and precise documentation. The role involves on-floor verification to protect food safety and enable timely releases, with a 2-2-3 shift schedule (5:30 PM–5:00 AM).

Ideal candidates have 2 years of quality assurance experience in a lab/manufacturing setting, familiarity with GMPs, and strong data integrity skills.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with GMPs and food safety fundamentals is required.
• Ability to maintain data integrity and produce audit-ready documentation.
• Proficiency with computers and common office/lab software.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine analytical tests using assigned laboratory instruments and approved work instructions/checklists.
• Maintains timely and accurate documentation in required systems, ensuring traceability from sample receipt to final result.
• Performs sanitation verification activities, including ATP and microbiological swabs on equipment and production areas.
• Performs and documents CCP and food safety verification checks as assigned per product requirements and procedures.
• Performs label verification and packaging checks to confirm correct labels and critical elements.
• Initiates product holds when quality is questioned and notifies QC leadership as per hold/release process.
• Completes required analytical testing and documentation to support finished product or raw material release.
• Performs or coordinates routine equipment checks, calibrations, and preventive maintenance with accurate records.

Skills

Quality control

GMP awareness

Data integrity

Communication

Time management

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Biology

Microbiology

Food Science

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Lab software

Job description

Kerry, located in Rochester, MN, is seeking a Quality Lab Tech to support site Quality & Food Safety through routine analytical testing and precise documentation. The role involves on-floor verification to protect food safety and enable timely releases, with a 2-2-3 shift schedule (5:30 PM–5:00 AM).

Ideal candidates have 2 years of quality assurance experience in a lab/manufacturing setting, familiarity with GMPs, and strong data integrity skills.