Lab Lead

Campbell Soup; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Wellness program

Job summary

Campbell Soup in Seattle seeks a Seasonal Lab Lead to supervise Lab Technicians, ensuring they are trained and compliant with daily QA tasks during the summer season. Responsibilities include tomato paste analyses (titrations, mold reading, Bostwick, solids), data entry and Excel reporting, and communicating issues to the Quality/Plant Manager.

You must be able to lift 25 lbs, work all shifts, and support a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office.
• Food QA lab work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform tomato paste analysis such as titrations, mold reading, Bostwick and solids analysis.
• Back-up for Lab Technicians as needed.
• Data entry and Excel reporting.
• Attends DDS meetings and communicates issues to Quality Manager or Plant Manager.
• Communicates GMP or Sanitation violations to supervisors daily.
• Performs audits, prepares samples, reviews documentation.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Lab Supervisor or Quality Manager.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Data entry

Excel reporting

Independent worker

Strong communication

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

General Summary

The Lab Lead reports directly to the Lab Supervisor and is responsible for all Labs Technicians, ensuring they are fully trained and compliant with all their daily tasks.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma/GED.
• Knowledge of computers (i.e., SAP, Microsoft Office).
• Food QA lab work experience (preferred).

Principal Accountabilities

• Duties include but are not limited to tomato paste analysis such as titrations, mold reading, Bostwick and solids analysis, etc.
• Back‑up for Lab Technicians as needed.
• Data entry and Excel reporting.
• Attends DDS meetings and communicates issues to Quality Manager or Plant Manager.
• Communicates any GMP or Sanitation violations to supervisors daily.
• Performs audits.
• Prepares samples.
• Reviews documentation.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Lab Supervisor or Quality Manager.

Other Requirements

• Seasonal / Temporary – July through October timeframe.
• Must be able to work the entire season (mid‑June to mid‑October).
• Must be able to work any shift, work 7 days per week, and be willing to work overtime when needed.
• Strong organization, supervisory and communication skills.
• Quick learner and able to work independently.
• Must be able to work efficiently and accurately.
• Must be able to lift frequently 25 lbs.
• Must be able to climb stairs frequently.

Working Conditions

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job‑related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation.

In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401(k), and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.