QA Lab Technician: Food Safety & Micro Testing

LifeLine Foods, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeLine Foods, LLC is seeking a QA Laboratory professional to perform daily testing, evaluation, and analysis of results, with responsibility for documentation and communication of findings. The role includes basic microbiological testing, equipment calibration, and process quality checks.

The candidate will work in a lab/manufacturing environment, handling samples, maintaining archives, and ensuring food safety and quality with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry, biology or food science, or 3 years of related experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and standard industry software.
• English fluency; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily evaluation and approval of finished products and basic microbiological testing.
• Calibrate equipment, troubleshoot, and calculate dilutions.
• Inspect ingredients and packaging; manage inventory and sample archives.
• Record test results and communicate findings to operating departments and management.
• In-process quality checks and collect test samples as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe laboratory environment and perform general lab duties.

Skills

Independent work

Communication skills

English fluency

Spanish helpful

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry, biology or food science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Laboratory computer programs

Job description

LifeLine Foods, LLC is seeking a QA Laboratory professional to perform daily testing, evaluation, and analysis of results, with responsibility for documentation and communication of findings. The role includes basic microbiological testing, equipment calibration, and process quality checks.

The candidate will work in a lab/manufacturing environment, handling samples, maintaining archives, and ensuring food safety and quality with minimal supervision.