Quality Assurance Technician - Food Lab

Balchem Corp.; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Balchem Corporation in Minnesota is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to perform quality and safety testing of incoming ingredients, in-process and finished products. You will support QA programs and report to the QA Manager to uphold Balchem’s quality and safety standards.

The role requires lab experience, HACCP knowledge, and strong analytical skills, with emphasis on documentation, organization, and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Lab experience is required; food-handling experience is desirable.
• HACCP knowledge and understanding required/PCQI preferred.
• Must have sound analytical and technical skills.
• Individual must be equipped with strong motivation, organization, time management, documentation, and communication skills (both orally and written).
• Must have excellent attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Demonstration of strong work ethics (dependable, and trustworthy).
• Must be able to communicate and handle conflict in a professional manner.
• Ability to give and welcome feedback and contribute to building a positive team spirit.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections to company standards for all incoming raw material and packaging inspection
• Perform all positive releases for sampling and testing
• Prepare samples for analysis in outside laboratories; maintains sample inventory of raw and finished samples
• Manage sample program, document, administer and file raw materials samples
• Respond to customer and QA sample request fulfillment
• Manages and updates site’s access to corporate COA program
• Provides vendor information and support through TraceGains program
• Provides support for corporate supply chain quality team
• Manages Document control program
• Lab supply inventory and management (ATP, allergen and EV swabs)
• Manages holds program
• Observe safety and security procedures, determine appropriate action beyond guidelines, and report potentially unsafe conditions
• Monitor and maintain product quality to meet company standards; report to Manager any deviation from quality that may become a potential liability
• Consistently be on time to work, meetings, and training sessions
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications and establishing personal networks
• Report to your Manager any failure to adhere to Balchem’s work ethics and standards
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Quality Assurance Manager

Skills

Lab experience

HACCP knowledge

PCQI preferred

Analytical skills

Documentation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organization

Team player

Job description

Balchem Corporation in Minnesota is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to perform quality and safety testing of incoming ingredients, in-process and finished products. You will support QA programs and report to the QA Manager to uphold Balchem’s quality and safety standards.

The role requires lab experience, HACCP knowledge, and strong analytical skills, with emphasis on documentation, organization, and effective communication.