Food Quality Lab Technician — Precision QA & Testing

Dairy Farmers of America; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America in Dallas, TX is seeking a Quality Assurance Lab Technician to test products, set up samples, and support QA programs. You will use gauges and lab instruments, analyze data, and ensure compliance with GMP and safety standards across batches.

The role requires accuracy, ability to follow procedures, and effective communication with supervisors and team members. Education includes a high school diploma and related QA or lab experience; post-secondary food-science study is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with related work in food manufacturing, lab, QA, or post-secondary food science.
• Up to 1 year of lab or QA experience preferred.
• Certification may be required (e.g., state certification for antibiotic testing or DFA GMP programs).

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 and complete paperwork accurately and timely; enter data into computer systems
• Prepare reports of results
• Maintain process control by monitoring and reporting statistical information to team leader or supervisor
• Participate in task meetings and suggest changes to increase efficiencies
• Perform daily cleaning of task area and CIP procedures; wash lab utensils and glassware
• Maintain safe working conditions and comply with regulations
• Follow DFA GMPs and corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• Other duties may be assigned as required

Skills

Lab equipment

Microsoft Office

Laboratory calculations

GMP & regulations

Record keeping

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food science related education

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America in Dallas, TX is seeking a Quality Assurance Lab Technician to test products, set up samples, and support QA programs. You will use gauges and lab instruments, analyze data, and ensure compliance with GMP and safety standards across batches.

The role requires accuracy, ability to follow procedures, and effective communication with supervisors and team members. Education includes a high school diploma and related QA or lab experience; post-secondary food-science study is