Night-Shift QA Technician: Micro & Chemical Testing

Jobtailor; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform microbiological and chemical testing in a food and beverage environment in Missouri. You will operate and calibrate laboratory equipment, ensure compliance with food safety standards, and maintain documentation per SOPs.

Night shifts with overtime and weekends may be required; teamwork and attention to detail are essential. Join a compliance-driven team focused on accuracy, sanitation, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and/or related experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or 2–3 years of related microbiology laboratory experience in lieu of degree.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred.
• Ability to flavor milk-based, sugar-based, and caffeine-based products.
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, and bend for virtually the entire shift.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally, including overhead.
• Ability to work in a wet environment and handle chemical exposure.
• May be exposed to eggs, strawberries, milk products, and nuts.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must pass all pre-employment screens, including drug, background, and criminal checks.
• Night shift availability: 9:00 p.m.–5:30 a.m.; some weekends

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests using conventional and computerized machines.
• Determine chemical and physical characteristics or composition.
• Set up, adjust, and operate laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Efficiently and accurately perform product testing and sample setting.
• Perform microbiological and chemical testing of finished products, raw materials, and associated items.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment.
• Adhere to food safety and quality system requirements, including regulatory, customer, and SQF requirements.
• Complete paperwork and document required information according to SOPs.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and required work-safe practices.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area and wear required PPE.

Skills

Laboratory Testing

Chemical Composition Analysis

Product Testing

Sample Setting

Equipment Calibration

Mathematical Calculations

Good Manufacturing Practices

SOP Documentation

Antibiotic Testing

Sanitation Maintenance

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree in related field

2–3 years microbiology lab experience (in lieu of degree)

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Antibiotic Testing Equipment

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform microbiological and chemical testing in a food and beverage environment in Missouri. You will operate and calibrate laboratory equipment, ensure compliance with food safety standards, and maintain documentation per SOPs.

Night shifts with overtime and weekends may be required; teamwork and attention to detail are essential. Join a compliance-driven team focused on accuracy, sanitation, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to