Lab Technician

Empire Livestock LLC.; Texas; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 144 hours annually

401k matching

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life benefits

Job summary

Empire Livestock LLC. is seeking a dedicated Lab Technician to support our night shift production and ensure the highest quality in raw materials, in‑process, and finished products.

The role emphasizes accurate analytical testing, calibration of equipment, and strict adherence to DFA policies. We offer strong benefits with PTO, 401k matching, and comprehensive medical plans starting after hire, supporting your long-term career and security.

Qualifications

• 1 year of food manufacturing experience, preferably in a laboratory or quality assurance function
• Associate degree or some college science and math courses
• Basic PC skills and math proficiency

Responsibilities

• Perform sampling of raw materials, in-process and finished products
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory instrumentation
• Wash lab utensils and glassware
• Prepare and stock reagents and media
• Maintain monitoring records of lab analytical testing
• Report non-compliant laboratory testing results
• Inventory lab supplies and reagents
• Perform chemical, physical and microbiological testing on materials and products
• Maintain lab reports in a timely, accurate and legible manner
• Keep the lab orderly and clean and follow plant policies
• Adhere to DFA Food Safety, Safety, and GMP policies

Skills

Basic computer skills

Basic math understanding

Education

Associate degree or college science/math courses

Job description

Start your next chapter with a team that invests in you from Day 1.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Lab Technician to support our night shift production. If you have a background in food manufacturing and a passion for precision, we offer a total rewards package that is hard to beat: 144 hours of annual PTO, 401k matching, and a comprehensive benefits suite (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life) that kicks in the first of the month after you’re hired. Secure your future while ensuring the quality of the products our customers love.

General Purpose:

To provide timely and accurate analytical testing data to the production departments.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform sampling of raw materials and in-process and finished products
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory instrumentation
• Wash lab utensils and glassware
• Prepare and stock reagents and media
• Maintain monitoring records of all lab analytical testing
• Report non-compliant laboratory testing results
• Receive, stock and inventory lab supplies and reagents
• Perform chemical, physical and microbiological testing or raw materials, in process and finished products
• Maintain laboratory reports in a timely, accurate and legible manner
• Maintain the laboratory and associated areas in an orderly and clean manner
• Follow all plant and corporate policies
• Adhere to all DFA Food Safety and Quality policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity
• Adhere to all DFA Safety policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity
• Adhere to all DFA GMP policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity
• Report plant conditions that may result in non-compliance with standards and specifications
• Other duties as assigned by the Lab / QC Supervisor

Requirements

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• 1 year of food manufacturing experience, preferably in a laboratory or quality assurance function
• Prefer some college science and math courses or an associate degree

Necessary Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Basic working knowledge of personal computers
• Understanding of basic math

Pay Range

$18.50 / hour

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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