Lab Quality Assurance Technician | 12-Hour Shifts

Bluegrass-Ingredients-Inc.; Glasgow (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluegrass-Ingredients-Inc. in Glasgow, KY, is seeking a Full Time Lab Technician to perform routine analytical and microbiological tests on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.

The role requires strict data entry in the Food Safety System and ERP, accurate reporting, and proactive handling of abnormal results or equipment issues. Candidates should have strong manual dexterity and a reliable, punctual work ethic, with a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Must have good manual dexterity.
• Must be punctual.
• Must present a positive attitude toward co-workers and job.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily analytical and microbiological testing on incoming raw products, on-line samples, and finished products following established guidelines and procedures.
• Complete data entry in the Food Safety System as well as the internal ERP System.
• Accurately report and document test results and complete appropriate forms, reports.
• Be able to recognize abnormal results and lab equipment malfunctions, and make appropriate decisions in relation to quality issues.
• Communicate out of spec results to QA manager.
• Organize work to obtain maximum efficiency.
• Perform weekly environmental swabbing.
• Complies with GMPs, safety requirements and loss control procedures.
• Identify and address any food safety hazards and notify supervisors as needed.
• Attend all required safety and food safety training.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Punctual

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Bluegrass-Ingredients-Inc. in Glasgow, KY, is seeking a Full Time Lab Technician to perform routine analytical and microbiological tests on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.

The role requires strict data entry in the Food Safety System and ERP, accurate reporting, and proactive handling of abnormal results or equipment issues. Candidates should have strong manual dexterity and a reliable, punctual work ethic, with a focus on safety and quality.