Food Lab Technician: Snack Quality & Data

Actalent; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transit benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO

Job summary

Actalent is hiring a Laboratory Technician for a food lab in Stockton, CA. The role focuses on chemical and physical analyses to ensure product quality, safety, and consistent processing in a plant-based environment.

The position offers swing and mid shifts with weekend flexibility and emphasizes teamwork and leadership in QA-related training and reporting. Pre-employment drug testing and other standard checks apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related science.
• Minimum of one year of laboratory work experience or experience in a quality-related field.
• Awareness of HACCP documentation and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of laboratory analyses related to snack processing with accuracy.
• Maintain familiarity with laboratory equipment and chemicals, using them safely.
• Collect, label, and organize samples for analysis per procedures.
• Inspect and sample raw materials to meet quality specs.
• Conduct allergen inspections to prevent cross-contamination and document findings.
• Organize daily work, schedule analyses, and report results clearly.
• Enter results into SPC charts and graphs to support decisions.
• Interpret data and communicate findings to supervisors and production teams.
• Make decisions on out-of-spec products and when to re-sample.
• Monitor inventory levels of lab supplies and report status.

Skills

Laboratory operations

Quality control

Excel

Word

Outlook

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Allergen control

Safety procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related science

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Actalent is hiring a Laboratory Technician for a food lab in Stockton, CA. The role focuses on chemical and physical analyses to ensure product quality, safety, and consistent processing in a plant-based environment.

The position offers swing and mid shifts with weekend flexibility and emphasizes teamwork and leadership in QA-related training and reporting. Pre-employment drug testing and other standard checks apply.