Food QA Lab Technician – Day Shift, Microbiology & GMP

Shamrock Foods Company; Verona (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Shamrock Foods Company in Verona, VA is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician II to join our manufacturing QA lab. You will perform laboratory testing on dairy and related products, apply GMPs, interpret results, and report quality issues to supervisors, coordinating with production and warehouse teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology/Microbiology or related field and at least 2 years of experience; starting pay is $23.15 per hour, with regular day shifts and weekend/holiday

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Microbiology, Dairy Science, Food Science, or related field preferred
• 2+ year related experience
• Must be available to work with the demands of the department which are subject to overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Capable of occasionally lifting 50 pounds unassisted

Responsibilities

• Use laboratory equipment and standardized testing procedures to accurately measure and report quality standards of products produced at required frequency
• Interpret results from laboratory testing to ensure any issues are identified as quickly as possible and resolved
• Communicate with lab supervisor, production personnel, and warehouse associates to ensure issues are corrected in a timely manner
• Interpret and submit samples and required documentation for co-pack vendors
• Evaluate raw ingredients and packaging for quality to ensure no sub-standard raw materials are used in production
• Deliver supplies and laboratory specimens to designated work areas
• Clean and sterilize lab area, equipment, and instruments regularly to avoid contamination of samples
• Conduct equipment swab tests to confirm cleanliness of equipment
• Conduct calibration of lab and production equipment at appropriate frequency
• Maintain finished product reports based on laboratory analysis
• Coach production associates in assigned area on GMPs, Sanitation, and Quality checks to identify risks factors that could lead to non-conforming product
• Audit batching, processing, and filler paperwork and elevate issues when non-conformances are found
• Coordinate communication between manufacturing associates and QA personnel
• Use petrifilm plates to test water, air, ingredient, and product samples for microbial activity
• Conduct environmental testing for pathogens
• Interpret and submit petrifilm results used to approve product
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Other duties may be assigned

Skills

Quality Assurance

GMPs

Food safety

Coaching

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Biology/Microbiology/Dairy Science/Food Science

Tools

Petrifilm plates

Job description

Shamrock Foods Company in Verona, VA is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician II to join our manufacturing QA lab. You will perform laboratory testing on dairy and related products, apply GMPs, interpret results, and report quality issues to supervisors, coordinating with production and warehouse teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology/Microbiology or related field and at least 2 years of experience; starting pay is $23.15 per hour, with regular day shifts and weekend/holiday