QA Technician I – Food Quality & Compliance

Lindt & Sprüngli (Canada), Inc; Stratham (NH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Lindt USA is seeking a QA/Analytical Technician to ensure products meet quality, food safety, and regulatory standards. You will perform sampling, testing, and release activities across main production and cocoa liquor facilities, maintain equipment, and support new technology validation.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in QA/analytical roles in food production, strong MS Office and SAP skills, and a Bachelor’s degree. This role requires second shift with occasional weekend work.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years prior Analytical & Quality experience, preferably in food production environment.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Proficient in SAP.
• Proven knowledge of database systems.
• Proven knowledge of Analytical systems and equipment.
• Knowledge of quality & food systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be results driven, self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and internal client service orientation.
• Strong data management skills.
• Detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Quality Standards: sampling and testing raw materials, semi-finished and finished products to ensure compliance with L&S specs; execute analytical lab functions; release products and manage non-conformances; operate, maintain and calibrate lab equipment; manage sample retention; drive new equipment/technologies including validation; ensure ISO and third‑party standards compliance.

Skills

Analytical & Quality

MS Office

SAP

Database systems

Analytical equipment

Quality systems

Communication skills

Teamwork

Data management

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

HACCP

PCQI

Job description

Lindt USA is seeking a QA/Analytical Technician to ensure products meet quality, food safety, and regulatory standards. You will perform sampling, testing, and release activities across main production and cocoa liquor facilities, maintain equipment, and support new technology validation.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in QA/analytical roles in food production, strong MS Office and SAP skills, and a Bachelor’s degree. This role requires second shift with occasional weekend work.