QA Lab Technician I – Food Quality & Compliance

The Employee Connect; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Employee Connect is seeking a QA Laboratory Technician I for an onsite, three‑month assignment in Commerce, California. The role supports the quality laboratory that verifies product safety and specification compliance for a high‑volume production facility.

You will collect samples, perform routine analytical testing, and record results in lab systems. A high school diploma, strong attention to detail, and weekends availability are required. Compensation is $26.00–$28.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate recordkeeping.
• Basic computer literacy, including data entry into lab systems and spreadsheets.
• Ability to work onsite in a production and lab environment, stand for extended periods, and work weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Collect samples from raw materials, in-process production, and finished goods on a defined schedule, following sampling plans and maintaining chain-of-custody and labeling accuracy.
• Perform routine analytical and microbiological testing according to established methods (pH, titratable acidity, moisture, viscosity, weight and fill checks, sensory evaluation, environmental and product microbiology).
• Record results in laboratory information systems and quality records, compare results to specifications, and flag out-of-specification or out-of-trend findings to quality leadership for prompt disposition decisions.
• Maintain laboratory equipment through routine calibration and verification, prepare reagents and media, keep the lab clean and GLP-compliant, support environmental monitoring and audits.
• Support hold and release decisions by ensuring testing for each production lot is completed and documented on time; assist with investigations into deviations and complaints as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Recordkeeping

Onsite work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Spreadsheets

PPE safety procedures

Job description

The Employee Connect is seeking a QA Laboratory Technician I for an onsite, three‑month assignment in Commerce, California. The role supports the quality laboratory that verifies product safety and specification compliance for a high‑volume production facility.

You will collect samples, perform routine analytical testing, and record results in lab systems. A high school diploma, strong attention to detail, and weekends availability are required. Compensation is $26.00–$28.00 per hour.