Food QA Lab Technician: Precision Testing & Compliance

The Masterson Company, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Masterson Company, Inc. in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Quality Assurance Lab Technician to perform standardized qualitative and quantitative tests to verify product quality and compliance with company, customer, and government standards.

Duties include testing batch samples for pH, viscosity, color, flavor, aw, brix and drain weight; recording results; isolating non-conforming product; and operating lab instruments such as Viscometer, Refractometer, pH meters, Hunter Colorimeter and Aqualab

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in food science or related field; Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• 1 year of equivalent experience; food manufacturing experience preferred.
• 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 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 (Viscometer, Refractometer, pH Meters, Hunter Colorimeter, Aqualab CX2) per procedures.
• Calibrates laboratory equipment at specified frequencies.
• Upholds safety, continuous improvement and adheres to policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned.

Skills

QA testing

Documentation

Lab equipment operation

Safety adherence

Education

Associate’s degree in food science

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Viscometer

Refractometer

pH Meters

Hunter Colorimeter

Aqualab CX2

Job description

The Masterson Company, Inc. in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Quality Assurance Lab Technician to perform standardized qualitative and quantitative tests to verify product quality and compliance with company, customer, and government standards.

Duties include testing batch samples for pH, viscosity, color, flavor, aw, brix and drain weight; recording results; isolating non-conforming product; and operating lab instruments such as Viscometer, Refractometer, pH meters, Hunter Colorimeter and Aqualab