QA Lab Technician — Food Quality & Safety Pro

Richardson International; Carrington (ND); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits

Relocation assistance

Career development

Job summary

Richardson International in Carrington, ND is seeking a QA Lab Technician to ensure product quality, safety, and specification compliance within our durum milling and pasta production facility. The role includes testing samples, auditing production, and maintaining records with potential relocation support.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, be able to work 12‑hour rotating shifts, and be proficient in Microsoft Office. A food-related degree is preferred for advancement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Able to work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Bachelor’s degree in a food-related field preferred (Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Test samples to ensure product quality, safety, and specification compliance.
• Audit production and packaging for accuracy in shapes, specifications, storage, packaging, labeling and coding.
• Identify and manage non-conforming products and food safety hazards, ensuring issues are investigated and recommending solutions.
• Maintain records, documentation, and retention samples.
• Proactively identify and execute on continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

Quality assurance testing

Overtime readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in food related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Richardson International in Carrington, ND is seeking a QA Lab Technician to ensure product quality, safety, and specification compliance within our durum milling and pasta production facility. The role includes testing samples, auditing production, and maintaining records with potential relocation support.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, be able to work 12‑hour rotating shifts, and be proficient in Microsoft Office. A food-related degree is preferred for advancement.