Food QA Lab Technician - Drive Quality & Compliance

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Masterson Foods is seeking a Quality Assurance Lab Technician to perform standardized qualitative and quantitative tests to determine physical or chemical properties of food products, ensuring compliance with quality standards. The role also manages non-conformities and maintains accurate documentation.

Responsibilities include testing finished goods (pH, viscosity, color, flavor, aw, brix), recording results, isolating non-conforming product, and operating instruments like Viscometer and pH

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in food science or related field; Bachelor’s degree is preferred, or relevant experience.
• 1 year of equivalent experience; food manufacturing experience preferred, may include an internship.
• Better Processing Control School preferred.
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices. Knowledge of Aseptic microbiological techniques preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verifies all batch samples are received and conducts analytical testing of finished goods to ensure all product specifications are met.
• Records test results in a consistent and accurate manner.
• Isolates non-conforming product in accordance with established procedures.
• Operates laboratory equipment and instruments in accordance with established procedures. To include but are not limited to: Viscometer, Refractometer, pH Meters, Hunter Colorimeter and Aqualab CX2.
• Calibrates laboratory equipment at specified frequencies.
• Responsible for all aspects of safety, continuous improvement/efficiency improvement and adhering to policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned.

Job description

Masterson Foods is seeking a Quality Assurance Lab Technician to perform standardized qualitative and quantitative tests to determine physical or chemical properties of food products, ensuring compliance with quality standards. The role also manages non-conformities and maintains accurate documentation.

Responsibilities include testing finished goods (pH, viscosity, color, flavor, aw, brix), recording results, isolating non-conforming product, and operating instruments like Viscometer and pH