Quality Lab Lead: Dairy QC & Team Coach

Paycom - ATS; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Alamance Foods Inc. in Burlington, NC is seeking a Lab Lead to oversee laboratory operations, supervise a team of technicians, and ensure testing of safe, high-quality products.

You will conduct routine quality control analyses, support product development trials, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with safety and GMP standards. This role requires basic Excel skills and collaboration across departments to uphold quality and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• High school or higher degree with experience in Quality or related field.
• Bilingual with Spanish and English preferred but not required.
• Knowing and adhering to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Demonstrated understanding with Laboratory data.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory techniques, equipment, and safety protocols.
• Problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle unexpected situations and prioritize tasks under pressure.
• Communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact effectively.
• Capable of lifting around 10 pounds.
• Having self/reliable transportation.
• Committed to maintaining a safe, clean, organized, and ethical work environment.
• Willingness to adapt to changing technologies and scientific advancements.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine quality control testing on aerosol dairy products, including physical, chemical, and microbiological analyses.
• Conduct sensory evaluations and assist in product development trials.
• Maintain accurate records of tests and results, generating reports as required.
• Maintain adherences to safety regulations and best practices, promoting a culture of safety within the laboratory.
• Capable of determining exposure or potential impacts to our products quality and potential improvements with superiors.
• Demonstrates basic computer skills required for the position – excel spreadsheet, word and basic abilities to read and manipulate drawings.
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels of laboratory supplies, equipment and maintenance activities as needed.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation recording of experimental data.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and equipment malfunctions, reporting any needed repairs and maintenance with appropriate personnel.
• Maintain data calibration of all quality control equipment and measurement devices.
• Stay up to date with advancements in laboratory techniques, technologies, and regulatory requirements, and adapt to new relevant improvements.
• Help conduct regular inspections and audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory guidelines when needed.
• Communicate all progress of reports, records, and documentation related to laboratory operations, experiments, and safety procedures to lab lead or supervisor.
• Perform daily/weekly data verification of quality paperwork and production paperwork and able to call out any needed corrections to lab lead or supervisor prior to filing away.
• Capable of keeping up to date with daily retention and needed requested samples of production runs that need to be grabbed.
• Capable of creating any needed Hold Tag upon request after the training.
• Capable of carrying out proper documentation of any destruction of goods when requested after training.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment, promoting teamwork, open communication, and knowledge sharing among other peers.

Skills

Quality control

Data entry

Laboratory techniques

Communication

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

High school diploma or higher

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Alamance Foods Inc. in Burlington, NC is seeking a Lab Lead to oversee laboratory operations, supervise a team of technicians, and ensure testing of safe, high-quality products.

You will conduct routine quality control analyses, support product development trials, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with safety and GMP standards. This role requires basic Excel skills and collaboration across departments to uphold quality and regulatory requirements.