Pet Food QA Technician - Microbiology Lab

Nestlé S.A.; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Broad range of benefits

Job summary

Nestlé S.A. in Mechanicsburg, PA is seeking a QA Technician (Bacteriologist) to ensure food safety and conduct microbiological testing for all pet food produced at this location.

You will collect and test samples, generate reports, and release products in SAP. The role supports audits and continuous improvement initiatives, maintains lab equipment and sanitation practices, and collaborates with multiple departments to ensure safety, quality and production goals.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related field and 1+ years of quality or laboratory experience.
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent and 3+ years of quality or laboratory experience in a manufacturing, industrial, military, or related environment.

Responsibilities

• Collects, tests, and analyzes environmental and finished product samples.
• Act as the final QA step of release for non-hold product, executing product release in SAP, and post testing.
• Review and update sanitation practices.
• Initiate corrective action processes for out of specification results.
• Maintain Internal Control Plan including maintenance and verification of lab equipment, calibrations, and hygienic lab conditions.
• Effectively work with interdepartmental personnel to maintain safety, quality, and production information across the plant.

Skills

Quality assurance

Laboratory testing

Documentation

Interdepartmental communication

Education

Associates Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related field

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Nestlé S.A. in Mechanicsburg, PA is seeking a QA Technician (Bacteriologist) to ensure food safety and conduct microbiological testing for all pet food produced at this location.

You will collect and test samples, generate reports, and release products in SAP. The role supports audits and continuous improvement initiatives, maintains lab equipment and sanitation practices, and collaborates with multiple departments to ensure safety, quality and production goals.