Quality Control Lab Technician – Beverages & Flavor QA

D; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

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Job summary

Döhler is seeking a Quality Control Lab Technician to perform chemical, physical, and microbiological analyses of beverage components and blends. You will document results and ensure quality and food safety standards are met throughout production.

Responsibilities include calibrations, physical/chemical analyses, sensory testing, line inspections, and batch adjustments to maintain specifications. Collaboration with production and sanitation teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in science-related field required.
• 2+ years’ experience in laboratory environment preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in science-related field is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Verify lab equipment calibrations daily or weekly.
• Conduct physical and chemical analyses (brix, moisture, acidity, pH) on beverages and raw materials.
• Perform sensory analysis on bulks and finished product.
• Perform quality inspections on filling lines and packaging.
• Verify sanitation through inspections and ATP swabbing.
• Make batch adjustments to bring products back into specification when needed.
• Place product on hold if quality or safety standards are not met and communicate with stakeholders.
• Maintain and clean the lab; restock supplies.
• Support investigations of customer complaints as needed.
• Collect and send samples for customer requests and third-party testing.
• Ensure adherence to hygiene, HACCP, and safety standards.

Skills

Laboratory analysis

Quality control

SOP adherence

Integrity & accuracy

HACCP knowledge

Education

Associates degree in science-related field

Bachelor’s degree in science-related field

Tools

SAP (ERP)

Job description

Döhler is seeking a Quality Control Lab Technician to perform chemical, physical, and microbiological analyses of beverage components and blends. You will document results and ensure quality and food safety standards are met throughout production.

Responsibilities include calibrations, physical/chemical analyses, sensory testing, line inspections, and batch adjustments to maintain specifications. Collaboration with production and sanitation teams is essential.