QA Lab Analyst I: Food Safety & Process Testing

The Marzetti Company; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marzetti Company is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Lab Technician to support QA testing in a food science environment at our Columbus, OH facility. You will perform physical and chemical tests, monitor CCPs, and ensure compliance with GMP, GLP, HACCP and safety guidelines.

You will collect retain samples, calibrate lab equipment, document results, and report problems to Production and QA Managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, microbiology, or related field.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency with laboratory instruments and data systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical and chemical tests in a QA context.
• Monitor critical control points (CCPs) for pH, water activity, and metal detection.
• Collect retain samples and maintain organized sample inventory.
• Calibrate lab equipment and maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Report processing or packaging issues to QA/Production managers.

Skills

Quality assurance

GMP/GLP

CCP monitoring

Laboratory data recording

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food science or microbiology

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

The Marzetti Company is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Lab Technician to support QA testing in a food science environment at our Columbus, OH facility. You will perform physical and chemical tests, monitor CCPs, and ensure compliance with GMP, GLP, HACCP and safety guidelines.

You will collect retain samples, calibrate lab equipment, document results, and report problems to Production and QA Managers.