Quality Systems Lab Tech: Food Safety & Compliance

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

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.