Food Lab Technician: Hands-On Testing & Compliance

Cornell Fitness Centers; Talent (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornell Fitness Centers in Dayton, Ohio seeks a Laboratory Technician to perform routine analytical testing supporting food safety, quality, and operations. This hands-on role focuses on run tests, maintain instruments, and assist with more complex experiments under supervision.

You should be detail-oriented, able to work independently, and comfortable documenting results. Some lab coursework or experience is helpful, and familiarity with food safety regulations strengthens candidacy.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational habits.
• Able to work independently on routine tasks.
• Some experience or coursework in a laboratory setting is a plus.
• Able to read and interpret safety rules and operating manuals.
• Familiarity with food safety regulations is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Run routine quantitative and qualitative inspections and laboratory tests on raw materials, in-process, and final products independently.
• Monitor and maintain analytical instrumentation: calibration checks and preventive maintenance.
• Interpret and document test results into active databases and communicate results to internal customers.
• Keep customer specification books current and accurate.
• Support food/feed safety, quality, and regulatory culture by collaborating cross-functionally to build and maintain compliance programs.
• Monitor adherence to regulations and other procedural food safety compliance requirements.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Handle clerical, administrative, technical, or customer support issues under supervision; escalate complex issues as needed.
• Support more complex trials and experiments under intermediate supervision.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Reading documents

Lab experience

Food safety knowledge

Education

Lab coursework

Tools

Analytical instruments

Job description

Cornell Fitness Centers in Dayton, Ohio seeks a Laboratory Technician to perform routine analytical testing supporting food safety, quality, and operations. This hands-on role focuses on run tests, maintain instruments, and assist with more complex experiments under supervision.

You should be detail-oriented, able to work independently, and comfortable documenting results. Some lab coursework or experience is helpful, and familiarity with food safety regulations strengthens candidacy.