QA Lab Technician II — Food QA & Analytical Testing

McCormick & Company; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The French's Food Company, a subsidiary of McCormick & Company, is seeking a full-time Lab Technician for its Springfield, MO plant. You will rotate between laboratory testing and on-floor quality checks under the QA Team Manager.

Responsibilities include analytical testing of raw and finished products, instrument operation, data recording in SAP/SharePoint, and ensuring products meet specifications. Strong attention to detail and GMP knowledge required.

Qualifications

• Judgement based on analysis of information.
• Strong understanding and practice of Good Laboratory Practices.
• College coursework in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, etc. (or 3 years’ experience in a laboratory setting).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Color vision required.
• Attention to detail in evaluative judgments from factual information.
• Resolve problems by applying technical experience and precedents.
• Demonstrate McCormick’s High Performance Organization Competencies and attendance requirements.
• Acceptable Attendance Required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Analytical Testing of both raw and finished products.
• Use a variety of test methods and instrumentation (e.g., titrator, pH meter, scale, viscometer, HPLC, moisture analyzer).
• Examine and test samples and record results in paper, logbooks, and computer entries (SAP, SharePoint).
• Interpret data and advise manufacturing to meet specifications.
• Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Participate in proficiency testing and quality assurance activities.
• Perform lab maintenance and cleaning.
• Audit production lines for key quality attributes (codes, weights, metal detection, packaging).
• Troubleshoot operational issues such as foreign material and supplier issues.
• Coordinate quarantine and Quality Notification issuance for finished goods or supplier issues.
• Communicate test results and performance metrics to Operations to drive improvements.
• Collaborate with Operations to prevent production stoppages.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings as needed.
• Provide MAC support as directed by QA leadership.
• Coordinate Raw Material Release with Supply/Planning teams.
• Complete shift tasks and overtime as required.
• Promote safety and identify unsafe actions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Good Laboratory Practices

Chemistry

Biology

Microbiology

Communication skills

Color vision

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Attendance

Education

College coursework in Chemistry/ Biology/ Microbiology

Tools

SAP

Job description

The French's Food Company, a subsidiary of McCormick & Company, is seeking a full-time Lab Technician for its Springfield, MO plant. You will rotate between laboratory testing and on-floor quality checks under the QA Team Manager.

Responsibilities include analytical testing of raw and finished products, instrument operation, data recording in SAP/SharePoint, and ensuring products meet specifications. Strong attention to detail and GMP knowledge required.