Quality Lab Technician

Alamance Foods, Inc.; Burlington, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Alamance Foods Inc. in Burlington, NC is seeking a Lab Technician to perform routine quality control testing on aerosol dairy products, maintain records, and support daily laboratory operations while ensuring compliance with GMPs and safety guidelines.

The ideal candidate has a high school or higher degree with experience in Quality, basic Excel/Office skills, and the ability to lift up to 30 pounds. Bilingual Spanish and English is preferred but not required; the role includes cross-department

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher with experience in quality or related field.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Office.
• Familiarity with GMP and laboratory practices.
• Good verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine quality control testing on aerosol dairy products.
• Maintain accurate records of tests and results and generate reports.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Troubleshoot equipment and maintain calibration of QC devices.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Laboratory data handling

Excel/Office

Bilingual Spanish/English

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or higher with quality experience

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: DC5 Worth St - Burlington, NC 27215
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $18.00 Hourly
Job Shift: 1st Shift
Position Opportunity

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform routine quality control testing on aerosol dairy products, including physical, chemical, and microbiological analyses.


• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.


• Conduct sensory evaluations and assist in product development trials.


• Maintain accurate records of tests and results, generating reports as required.


• Capable of carrying out daily operations of the laboratory, ensuring adherence to established protocols and procedures.


• 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, all with supervisor coordination.


• Communicate with various departments across the organization.


• Ensure accurate and timely documentation recording of experimental data.


• Troubleshoot technical issues and equipment malfunctions, reporting any needed repairs and maintenance with appropriate personnel.


• Apply 80/20 principles to daily operation.


• 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.


• Conduct regular inspections and audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory guidelines.


• Prepare and maintain reports, records, and documentation related to laboratory operations, experiments, and safety procedures.


• Perform daily/weekly data verification of laboratory binder books, quality paperwork and production paperwork and able to call out any needed corrections 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.

Qualifications

• 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.


• Communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively interact.


• Capable of lifting around 30 pounds of weight.


• Committed to maintaining a safe, clean, organized, and ethical work environment.


• Willingness to adapt to changing technologies and scientific advancements.

Education/Training/Certifications

• High school or higher degree with experience in Quality, or related field preferred.

Travel Requirements

• No travel requirement for this position

Physical Requirements

• Standing


• Walking


• Sitting


• Use of hands, fingers


• Reaching with hands and arms


• Climb and balance


• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl


• Talk and hear


• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)


• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)


• Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)


• Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

Alamance Foods Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons because of age, race, color, creed, religion, disability, gender, ethnic or national origin, or veteran status. Alamance Foods Inc. prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability.