Evening QA Lab Technician — Food Quality & Safety

Lee Kum Kee USA; California; On-site; USD 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee Kum Kee USA is seeking a QA Lab Assistant for a 4:30pm–1:00am shift in City of Industry, CA. You will support daily testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished sauces to ensure quality and compliance with food safety standards.

The role requires lab experience, GMP/HACCP familiarity, and meticulous record keeping. You will work cross-functionally with Production, QA, Warehouse, and R&D teams to uphold product quality and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; higher degree preferred.
• 1+ year lab/QA or food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Familiar with GMP, HACCP, and food safety practices.
• Basic lab equipment knowledge: pH meters, refractometers, scales, viscometers.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
• Basic Excel/data entry skills and comfort in ERP systems.
• Clear communicator, able to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Collect samples of incoming materials, in-process batches, and finished products per SOPs.
• Perform routine lab tests (pH, Brix, viscosity, salt, moisture, water activity).
• Conduct sensory/visual checks and flag deviations from spec.
• Support inline production inspections for labels, codes, and packaging.
• Follow GMP/HACCP and report non-conformances to QA Supervisor.
• Record results in lab logs and batch records; maintain documentation.
• Maintain lab equipment calibration and keep the space safe and organized.
• Communicate test results clearly to Production, Warehouse, and QA teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Computer skills (Excel)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related field (preferred)

Tools

pH meters

Refractometers

Scales

Viscometers

Job description

Lee Kum Kee USA is seeking a QA Lab Assistant for a 4:30pm–1:00am shift in City of Industry, CA. You will support daily testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished sauces to ensure quality and compliance with food safety standards.

The role requires lab experience, GMP/HACCP familiarity, and meticulous record keeping. You will work cross-functionally with Production, QA, Warehouse, and R&D teams to uphold product quality and regulatory requirements.