QA Lab Technician - Food Quality & Testing

LifeLine Foods, LLC; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeLine Foods, LLC is seeking a QA - Quality Control Laboratory Technician in St. Joseph, MO. The role performs daily testing, documentation, and quality checks across raw materials and finished products.

The candidate will handle equipment calibration, sample management, and communication of results to operating departments, with a focus on food safety and quality in a lab/manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 3 years related experience.
• Strong English reading/writing ability.
• Proficient with standard software and lab information programs.
• Able to communicate clearly with teams.
• Independent and self-motivated with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Review finished products and perform basic microbiological testing.
• Calibrate equipment and prepare dilutions as needed.
• Conduct ingredient and packaging inspections and manage sample archives.
• Record test results and report to departments.
• Perform in-process quality checks and collect samples.

Skills

Lab testing

Quality awareness

Communication

MS Office

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry/Biology/Food Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

LifeLine Foods, LLC is seeking a QA - Quality Control Laboratory Technician in St. Joseph, MO. The role performs daily testing, documentation, and quality checks across raw materials and finished products.

The candidate will handle equipment calibration, sample management, and communication of results to operating departments, with a focus on food safety and quality in a lab/manufacturing environment.