Food Quality Assurance Lab Technician

Creamland Dairies, LLC; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Creamland Dairies, LLC in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a quality assurance laboratory technician responsible for testing products, setting up samples, and applying QA programs to ensure safety and reliability across production batches. You will calibrate instruments, enter data, maintain records, prepare reports, and monitor process controls while adhering to GMP and state/federal health standards.

An entry‑level background with a high school diploma and related lab experience is preferred; 1 year

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with related food manufacturing or lab experience.
• Up to 1 year of lab or QA experience preferred.
• Certification may be required during employment (e.g., Better Processing Certificate).

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality of batch preparation and QC activities, including process inspection, sampling, and evaluation to meet specification and quality standards
• Properly test incoming and outgoing products for suitability and compliance with appropriate standards
• Perform sample setup/sorting, preparation, and clean-up
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory instrumentation as directed
• Notify supervisor of any out-of-range value or variation from accepted norms in operations or product quality immediately; monitor quality problems or trends
• Maintain lab records as directed. Complete all required paperwork accurately, clearly, timely, and completely with required information. Complete data entry into the computer system(s). Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with standard operation procedures
• Prepare reports of results
• Maintain process control by monitoring and/or generating statistical information and reporting to team leader or supervisor
• Participate in task meetings and suggest changes in work tasks and use of equipment to increase efficiencies
• Perform daily cleaning of task area keeping work area free of clutter. During CIP (Clean in Place), perform detail cleaning in task areas. Wash lab utensils and glassware; assist with other clean-up activities
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.Other duties may be assigned as required

Skills

Lab equipment proficiency

Data entry

Attention to detail

English communication

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education in food science or related field

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Creamland Dairies, LLC in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a quality assurance laboratory technician responsible for testing products, setting up samples, and applying QA programs to ensure safety and reliability across production batches. You will calibrate instruments, enter data, maintain records, prepare reports, and monitor process controls while adhering to GMP and state/federal health standards.

An entry‑level background with a high school diploma and related lab experience is preferred; 1 year