Quality Lab Technician – Food QA & Microbiology

Carl Buddig and Company; Illinois; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

FSA

HSA

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Vacation & PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Carl Buddig and Company is seeking a QA Lab Tech to perform chemical and microbiological sampling and analysis of product and processing areas, ensuring adherence to specifications and proper documentation.

The role requires a college degree in microbiology or chemistry and 2–3 years of QA lab experience, with knowledge of USDA regulations including HACCP, GMPs, and SSOPs. The position is based at the Montgomery facility and involves overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires a college degree in microbiology, chemistry, or other appropriate field and 2-3 years of applicable plant quality assurance/control laboratory experience; or a high school diploma and a minimum of 1-3 years of applicable plant quality assurance/control laboratory experience, will be accepted.
• Requires strong experience in chemical and microbiological methods used in meat and poultry processing quality assurance/control. Experience and knowledge of USDA regulations regarding food manufacturing including HACCP, GMPs, Allergens, SSOP’s, Recall/Withdrawal, a plus.
• Previous experience with plant audits/inspections including third party, city, state and federal is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop new approaches to solve problems identified during quality assurance activities.
• Host product cuttings for sensory analysis of finished products.
• Review and verify daily HACCP/SSOP paperwork for Montgomery facility.
• Aid the Quality Assurance Manager and Lab Supervisor with customer complaint investigations as needed.
• Review data obtained during all quality assurance activities to ensure consistency with company policies and procedures.
• Keep management abreast of significant issues or developments identified during quality assurance activities and actions being taken to improve the situation.
• Perform in-plant process inspections and internal audits as required by established plant auditing programs.
• Perform environmental swabbing activities as scheduled and assigned for plant program compliance.
• Establish an active role in plant quality improvement within the organization.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Microbiology

Chemistry

Quality Assurance

USDA regulations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in microbiology or chemistry

Job description

Carl Buddig and Company is seeking a QA Lab Tech to perform chemical and microbiological sampling and analysis of product and processing areas, ensuring adherence to specifications and proper documentation.

The role requires a college degree in microbiology or chemistry and 2–3 years of QA lab experience, with knowledge of USDA regulations including HACCP, GMPs, and SSOPs. The position is based at the Montgomery facility and involves overtime as needed.