Food Quality Lab Technician – Austin, TX

Russell Tobin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Life & disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Russell Tobin seeks a Product Quality Lab Technician in Austin, TX to support weekly end-of-shelf-life evaluations and product quality testing. Responsibilities include sample preparation, library management, and collaboration with QA and R&D teams to ensure food safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Associate’s in a related field and 1–2 years of lab/CPG experience, with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Food Science, Culinary Arts, Nutrition, Quality Assurance, or related field.
• 1–2 years of laboratory/CPG experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organize the product retains library with proper storage and cataloging.
• Prepare, cook, and present food samples for weekly end-of-shelf-life evaluations.
• Conduct product quality evaluations and investigate quality concerns via store visits.
• Document findings and communicate evaluation results to internal stakeholders.
• Maintain, clean, and organize laboratory equipment and workspaces.
• Update laboratory policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Provide laboratory and administrative support as needed.
• Follow laboratory, quality, food safety, and documentation procedures.
• Collaborate with Product Quality and Product Development teams on testing and evaluation activities.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork abilities

Microsoft Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Food industry knowledge

Culinary skills

Product development/QA experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Russell Tobin seeks a Product Quality Lab Technician in Austin, TX to support weekly end-of-shelf-life evaluations and product quality testing. Responsibilities include sample preparation, library management, and collaboration with QA and R&D teams to ensure food safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Associate’s in a related field and 1–2 years of lab/CPG experience, with strong organizational and communication skills.