Food Quality Technician - QC Lab with Bonuses

Daily Harvest; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness reimbursement

Parental leave

Free yogurt

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Chobani is seeking a Quality Control Technician to perform laboratory testing of raw materials and finished goods, ensuring compliance with FDA, USDA, and GMP standards. The role includes data entry, instrument maintenance, and supporting production on a 12-hour shift schedule at our Twin Falls facility.

The candidate will analyze ingredients, conduct microbiological tests, and document QC activities daily, contributing to safety and quality of our products.

Qualifications

• Degree in a related science field such as chemistry or biology or a minimum of 2 years laboratory experience preferred or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and familiarity with moderate computer skills.
• Ability to perform basic laboratory skills in a safe manner and use proper chemical handling procedures.
• Familiarity with basic lab equipment and glassware.
• Ability to understand, record, and communicate technical data and work independently or in a group.
• Ability to detect color changes in chemical testing.
• Ability to lift to 40 pounds.
• Work 12-hour shifts or other work schedules as determined by business need, including weekends or extra time as required.
• Must be certified on the training plan for this position within six months of start date.

Responsibilities

• Prepare in-process and finished product samples.
• Perform analytical testing using instrumental and wet chemistry procedure.
• Enter and report data using established Laboratory Procedures.
• Troubleshoot and perform basic maintenance for lab instrumentation.
• Analyze incoming ingredients, blends, and finished product to meet specifications.
• Perform microbiological analysis on finished product, incoming ingredients, and environmental swabbing.
• Collect samples for micro forced life and shelf-life samples.
• Monitor and inspect production lines to ensure quality and package integrity.
• Complete all documentation associated with quality checks and QC daily reports.
• Ability to research historical data when required and report findings.
• Place raw materials and finished product on hold.
• Monitor sorting of hold product as needed and all quality checks performed by production.
• Set up analytical equipment and perform required daily calibrations.
• Prepare standard solutions and reagents as required.
• Maintain laboratory supply inventory.
• Maintain equipment and area cleanliness to ensure compliance with all GMP standards.
• Assist processing and production as required.
• Follow Chobani’s safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Skills

Technical data interpretation

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in chemistry or biology or equivalent lab experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Chobani is seeking a Quality Control Technician to perform laboratory testing of raw materials and finished goods, ensuring compliance with FDA, USDA, and GMP standards. The role includes data entry, instrument maintenance, and supporting production on a 12-hour shift schedule at our Twin Falls facility.

The candidate will analyze ingredients, conduct microbiological tests, and document QC activities daily, contributing to safety and quality of our products.