QA LAB TECHNICIAN – $20 to $32/hr – EL MONTE

El Clasificado; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

El Clasificado in El Monte, CA is hiring a full-time QA Lab Technician to perform routine laboratory testing on incoming raw materials and finished products, document data in Excel, and support production with testing.

Candidates should have a BS in Food/Dairy Science or 5 years of lab experience, familiarity with HACCP, GMPs, SQF, and proficiency in Excel and basic documentation. The role is on-site with hourly pay depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, or related technical field; OR at least 5 years of quality lab experience (food/dairy/beverage manufacturing preferred).
• Hands-on familiarity with food safety standards: HACCP, GMPs, and SQF.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic computer documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory testing and sample analysis on incoming raw materials, ingredients, and finished products according to QA standards.
• Collect environmental samples and conduct swabbing (ATP swabbing).
• Accurately document, record, and track test data in Excel spreadsheets and QA logs.
• Check, calibrate, and verify plant and laboratory instruments and thermometers.
• Assist production teams with line start-up and changeover testing.

Skills

Food safety standards HACCP GMP SQF

Attention to detail

Education

BS in Food/Dairy Science or related field

5+ years quality lab experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Basic computer documentation

Job description

Hiring a full-time QA Lab Technician in El Monte, CA.

Compensation: $20.00 – $32.00 per hour (based on experience)

Type: Full-time, Hourly

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine laboratory testing and sample analysis on incoming raw materials, ingredients, and finished products according to QA standards.
• Collect environmental samples and conduct swabbing (ATP swabbing).
• Accurately document, record, and track test data in Excel spreadsheets and QA logs.
• Check, calibrate, and verify plant and laboratory instruments and thermometers.
• Assist production teams with line start-up and changeover testing.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, or related technical field; OR at least 5 years of quality lab experience (food/dairy/beverage manufacturing preferred).

Hands-on familiarity with food safety standards: HACCP, GMPs, and SQF. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic computer documentation.

Comfortable working in a plant environment with wet areas, cold coolers, and required PPE. Interested?