Quality Lab Tech

Balchem; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Balchem Corporation seeks a Quality Systems Lab Tech to monitor and improve sanitation and environmental pathogen monitoring programs. The role owns the label verification program, HACCP documentation review, and ensures compliance with allergen control and labeling requirements.

Responsibilities include reviewing HACCP records, managing sanitation and GMP programs, assisting in training, and performing routine plant inspections and audits to support quality and food safety across the facility.

Qualifications

• Experience in a science field or at least 1 year in a food manufacturing facility or laboratory.
• Ability to understand and organize technical data for communications and analysis.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized.
• Certifications in HACCP/HARPC and SQF; training in environmental monitoring, auditing and SPC encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Review batch records and HACCP documentation to ensure accuracy.
• Weekly disposal of expired materials and pest control management.
• Maintain plant and warehouse GMP programs and sanitation records.
• Oversee label verification for allergen control and proper labeling.
• Assist in training on quality/food safety topics and audits.
• Use ATP swabs to verify cleaning effectiveness and trend data.
• Support daily inspections and internal audits; back-up in Quality Lab as needed.

Skills

Technical data analysis

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

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Balchem Corporation, and its subsidiaries, offers a competitive salary and benefits package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Quality Systems Lab Tech will be responsible for monitoring and improving the effectiveness of the sanitation and the environmental pathogen monitoring programs, reviews of HACCP program documentation, and the owner of the label verification program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Review batch tickets and associated HACCP records
• Weekly expired materials dispositioning
• Managing pest control activities at the plant and warehouse
• Manage plant and warehouse GMP program
• Manage the label verification program to assure compliance with allergen control and proper labeling requirements
• Ensure compliance with written cleaning, inspection and pre-operational procedures of equipment, processing rooms, and storage areas
• Review daily CIP and other sanitation records including master sanitation records (MSS) for accuracy and effectiveness of cleaning
• Assist in development and delivery of quality/food safety training
• Use ATP swabs to verify the effectiveness of cleaning and trends results to evaluate the need for procedural improvements or additional employee training
• Complete in plant daily inspections and participate in plant process and internal audits
• Ensure timely change out of trash compactors and their proper use and condition
• Work with the Operations team to perform Root Cause Analysis and implement Corrective & Preventive actions
• Provide back-up in the Quality Laboratory as needed
• Assist the Quality Supervisor with any duties as requested

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in a science field or a minimum of one year of experience in a food manufacturing facility or laboratory
• Demonstrated ability to understand and organize technical data for communications and analysis
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and possess good interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized
• The ideal candidate possesses certifications in HACCP/HARPC, and SQF; and training in environmental monitoring, auditing and statistical process control

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work involves standing, walking, reaching, using a keyboard, stooping, kneeling, repetitive motion, and moving, lifting, or pushing objects weighing up to 55 pounds
• Operate various laboratory instruments
• Plant environment may be hot, and floors may be slippery

Balchem is committed to a workplace culture that values and promotes diversity, inclusion, equal employment opportunities, and a work environment free of harassment and hostility.