Quality Laboratory Technician

Qualified Staffing; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualified Staffing is seeking an experienced laboratory technician for a Columbus, MS food manufacturing facility. The role verifies product and packaging processes meet safety standards and company specs by following detailed work instructions and quality protocols.

The technician will perform lab testing on semi-finished goods, enter results in D365, monitor traceability, and support GMP and BRC audits. Strong attention to detail and collaboration with production teams are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• 2 years' experience in a laboratory setting or Bachelor's degree in a lab-based science

Responsibilities

• Perform lab testing of semi-finished goods to confirm attributes meet specs
• Enter all testing results in D365 and issue required labels promptly
• Routinely monitor SFG traceability and ensure transaction accuracy in D365
• Ensure correct batches of SFG are used for production orders
• Perform internal calibration on lab equipment
• Conduct daily verifications for water and CIP systems
• Assist with ATP and Environmental swabbing
• Assist with monthly GMP internal audits
• Assist with monthly BRC internal audits
• Troubleshoot D365 issues to maintain traceability
• Record violations in Non-Conformance Reports (NCR)
• Assist with receiving materials and verify paperwork
• Assist cycle counting of raw material picking locations
• Visually confirm sanitation of equipment/areas for release to production
• Fill in for Inspector 2 when absent

Skills

Lab testing

D365 data entry

Traceability

GMP compliance

Quality protocols

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in a lab-based science

Tools

D365

Job description

Qualified Staffing is hiring for experienced laboratory technicians for a Columbus, MS manufacturing facility. This position is responsible for verifying that all product and packaging processes meet established food safety standards, regulatory requirements, and company specifications by following detailed work instructions and quality protocols.

Working in a plant environment with ambient temperatures, the Technician must be attentive to detail and capable of identifying deviations in product quality or process control. Effective communication with production, maintenance and sanitation teams is essential to promptly address non-conformances and support corrective actions. This role contributes directly to maintaining product integrity, consumer safety, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced food manufacturing setting.

Primary duties:

• Perform lab testing of semi-finished goods (SFG) to confirm key product attributes and specifications are met prior to releasing to production.
• Enter all testing results in D365 and issue all required labels in a timely manner.
• Routinely monitor picking work for the generation of SFG to ensure traceability, with a focus on transaction accuracy in D365.
• Routinely monitor production lines to ensure the correct batches of SFG are being used for the correct production order.
• Perform internal calibration on lab equipment.
• Perform all daily verifications for the water system and CIP system.
• Assist in ATP swabbing and Environmental swabbing.
• Assist with monthly GMP internal audits.
• Assist with monthly BRC internal audits.
• Assist with troubleshooting issues with D365 to maintain traceability.
• Perform routine GMP and Process Control inspections and record violations in the Non-Conformance Report (NCR).
• Assist with the receiving process when raw materials or packaging materials arrive. Verifying all items and paperwork are accurate and posting the receipt.
• Assist with cycle counting the raw material picking locations to ensure amounts and lot codes are correct.
• Assist with visual confirmation of maintenance work on critical/sensitive items/equipment/areas to ensure sanitary condition is acceptable or if sanitation is needed prior to releasing to production.
• Fill in for the Inspector 2 in the case of an absence

The pay for this position is $17.00 per hour. Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma and 2 years' experience in a laboratory setting or a bachelor's degree in a lab-based science. #INDCol