On-site QA Laboratory Technician - Food Safety & Compliance

Simmons Pet Food Inc; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Pet Food Inc in Dubuque, IA is seeking a Laboratory Technician for an on-site, full-time role. Hours are 7am-3pm, Monday through Friday, with some flexibility.

You will support the facility's quality assurance program, perform in-plant analyses, collect samples, record results, and collaborate with R&D to keep product specifications current. Minimum education is a high school diploma or equivalent; a bachelor’s or associate degree in a relevant science is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's or 2-year degree in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry or related field preferred.
• Experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control is preferred.
• Familiarity with HACCP principles and GMPs is expected.

Responsibilities

• Conducts in-plant analysis and audits of production/quality records as determined by the Quality Manager.
• Collects samples for post-process analysis, including packaging, product evaluation, and external lab analysis.
• Inputs test results into databases and creates reports for other departments.
• Performs daily calibrations and maintains equipment; uses spreadsheets to enter numerical data.

Skills

Quality Assurance

GMPs

HACCP

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's or 2-year degree in Food Science/ Biology/ Microbiology/ Chemistry

Tools

Excel

Access

Job description

Simmons Pet Food Inc in Dubuque, IA is seeking a Laboratory Technician for an on-site, full-time role. Hours are 7am-3pm, Monday through Friday, with some flexibility.

You will support the facility's quality assurance program, perform in-plant analyses, collect samples, record results, and collaborate with R&D to keep product specifications current. Minimum education is a high school diploma or equivalent; a bachelor’s or associate degree in a relevant science is preferred.