Quality Lab Technician — Food Safety & Compliance

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Laboratory Technician to test and monitor quality of all products across production and shipments.

The role supports the Central Lab liaison, prepares samples, and records test results while ensuring compliance with biosecurity, feed safety, HACCP, and environmental standards. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• One year of lab experience with basic chemistry.
• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• Ability to work well in a team, regulatory environments.
• Highly organized with good time management.
• Exceptional written and oral communication.
• Safety-conscious with attention to detail and multi-tasking.
• Good computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete profiles on production finished materials and product purchases per company standards.
• Serve as liaison between the plant and Central Lab for product quality.
• Obtain, package, and ship samples for testing to Central Lab.
• Submit test results to Supervisors and Plant Manager.
• Ensure compliance with biosecurity, feed safety, and product compliance.
• Perform quality analyses on finished products.
• Maintain lab, materials, and work area in clean condition.
• Maintain safety as top priority per company rules.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Basic chemistry understanding

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Darling Ingredients Inc. in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Laboratory Technician to test and monitor quality of all products across production and shipments.

The role supports the Central Lab liaison, prepares samples, and records test results while ensuring compliance with biosecurity, feed safety, HACCP, and environmental standards. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential.