Quality Assurance Lab Technician: Dairy QA & Food Safety

Aurora Dairy Corp.; Switzler (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Organic Dairy is seeking a Quality Assurance Lab Technician to ensure in-process and finished product quality and food safety at our Columbia, MO facility. You will maintain records, perform testing, and lead investigations into deviations to ensure our high standards.

The role requires a high school diploma (Bachelor’s in science preferred) and manufacturing experience in food/QFS. You will calibrate lab equipment daily and support audits, with responsibilities spanning from sample

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor's degree in science field preferred.
• Manufacturing experience with emphasis in food and QFS preferred.
• Competency in Microsoft Windows and Office preferred.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report deviations from food safety and quality programs to supervisor.
• Collect and testing finished product for butterfat, particle size, and freezing point.
• Verify packaging is correct at all stages.
• Verify raw milk loads prior to receipt.
• Perform visual inspections, ATP swabbing, and H2O2 residual testing.
• Perform sensory evaluations on finished product.
• Lead investigations, identify root cause, and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare various chemicals for use in a safe manner.
• Perform testing and verifications including allergens, rework, slurries, and CIP.
• Collect barn samples for components, herd health, and microbial growth.
• Plating using petri-film method and maintain clean area.
• Pipette incubated samples using EPIC system.
• Weekly cleaning of lab area and MSS items.
• Drive awareness around QFS, sanitation and GMPs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Quality mindset

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in science

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

Aurora Organic Dairy is seeking a Quality Assurance Lab Technician to ensure in-process and finished product quality and food safety at our Columbia, MO facility. You will maintain records, perform testing, and lead investigations into deviations to ensure our high standards.

The role requires a high school diploma (Bachelor’s in science preferred) and manufacturing experience in food/QFS. You will calibrate lab equipment daily and support audits, with responsibilities spanning from sample