Quality Control Lab Technician — 2nd Shift (Food)

ACTalent; Horn Lake (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Onsite workplace

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Control Laboratory Technician for Horn Lake, MS. The role focuses on ensuring finished products meet quality and safety standards through lab testing and documentation, with emphasis on GMP and FDA compliance.

Second shift availability and potential overtime are noted, including occasional 12-hour shifts. The candidate will perform various analyses on raw materials and finished goods, operate laboratory instruments, and maintain a clean, organized lab while

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 12 years of related work experience in a laboratory, quality control, or food processing environment.
• Experience using quality control analysis equipment and laboratory instruments.
• Basic knowledge of food science, microbiology, chemistry and wet chemistry techniques.
• Familiarity with FDA regulations and GMP.
• Fluency in English for documentation and communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control testing on finished products to ensure they meet established quality and safety standards.
• Conduct laboratory analyses on raw materials, including viscosity measurements and other relevant tests.
• Carry out microbiology, chemistry, biology, and wet chemistry tests as required for product and ingredient evaluation.
• Use quality control analysis equipment and laboratory instruments accurately and safely.
• Follow GMP and QA procedures in testing and documentation.
• Support compliance with FDA and other regulatory requirements through accurate testing and recordkeeping.
• Process and analyze test data using computer systems and data processing tools.
• Communicate test results in spoken and written English to supervisors, production staff, and quality personnel.
• Assist in maintaining laboratory cleanliness, organization, and proper storage of samples and reagents.
• Climb ladders to access work platforms and lift up to 50 pounds safely.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to address quality issues in products or raw materials.
• Follow all safety procedures in laboratory and production areas.
• Participate in training and cross-training to support multiple shifts.
• Work overtime, including occasional 12-hour shifts, when needed.

Skills

Lab testing

QA documentation

FDA GMP knowledge

Data analysis

Quality control

English fluency

Lifting 50 lbs

Microbiology basics

Education

Food science degree

Chemistry background

Biology background

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Quality Control Laboratory Technician for Horn Lake, MS. The role focuses on ensuring finished products meet quality and safety standards through lab testing and documentation, with emphasis on GMP and FDA compliance.

Second shift availability and potential overtime are noted, including occasional 12-hour shifts. The candidate will perform various analyses on raw materials and finished goods, operate laboratory instruments, and maintain a clean, organized lab while