Night Shift Lab Technician – Food Quality & Testing

Dairy Challenge; Saint George, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Challenge in Utah seeks a Quality Assurance Technician to apply QA experience to testing products, preparing samples, and supporting quality programs. You will test and inspect products at various stages of batching and production, collect data, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include calibrating lab instruments, maintaining records, preparing reports, and monitoring process control.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Post-secondary education related to food science preferred.
• 1–3 years in food manufacturing, laboratory, or quality assurance.
• Certification/license such as Better Processing Certificate may be required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality of batch preparation and QC activities.
• Test incoming/outgoing products for compliance with standards.
• Perform sample setup, preparation and cleanup.
• Calibrate and maintain lab instrumentation.
• Notify supervisor of out-of-spec results and monitor trends.
• Maintain lab records and complete required paperwork and data entry.
• Prepare reports of results.
• Maintain process control and report statistics to team lead.
• Participate in meetings and suggest efficiency improvements.
• Daily cleaning and CIP procedures in task areas; wash lab utensils.
• Maintain safe working conditions and compliance with regulations.
• Follow GMP and company quality/sanitation requirements.

Skills

Laboratory equipment handling

Microsoft Office

Lab data calculations

Regulatory compliance

Record keeping

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education in food science or related sciences

1-3 years in food manufacturing, laboratory or QA

Certification/license (e.g., Better Processing Certificate)

Tools

Calibration equipment

Gauges and lab instrumentation

Job description

Dairy Challenge in Utah seeks a Quality Assurance Technician to apply QA experience to testing products, preparing samples, and supporting quality programs. You will test and inspect products at various stages of batching and production, collect data, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include calibrating lab instruments, maintaining records, preparing reports, and monitoring process control.