Quality Technician: Food Lab & GMP Compliance

fairlife; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Wellness program

Job summary

fairlife, LLC in Goodyear, AZ is seeking a Quality Technician to monitor and perform qualitative and quantitative testing of process and product attributes to ensure food safety and quality. You will interpret results, release compliant product, and document non-conformities for investigation by management.

Responsibilities include in-plant testing of fat, solids, pH, and microbial analyses; environmental sampling; maintenance of lab records; and coordination with third-party labs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required at minimum.
• Bachelor's degree in a science field or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
• At least 1 year lab experience with microbiology and chemistry is required.
• Experience in a food production environment is preferred.
• Must be accurate and precise in testing procedures and calculations.
• Strong communication skills in English (oral and written).
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, procedures, and calculations.
• Proficient with MS Office; SAP knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Check butterfat, total solids, pH, acidity, flavors and odors.
• Monitor temperatures, cryoscopy, viscosity and brix.
• Test antibiotics, coliform, DMC, DMSCC and SPC.
• Perform lab tests and document results.
• Coordinate and maintain third-party testing programs.
• Release or hold products based on specifications.
• Maintain lab records and calibration standards.
• Assist with regulatory inspections.
• Daily product evaluation and antibiotic testing.

Skills

Quality testing

Laboratory testing

GMP compliance

Food safety

Microbiology

Chemistry

Documentation

MS Office

SAP

Education

High School Diploma

Science degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

fairlife, LLC in Goodyear, AZ is seeking a Quality Technician to monitor and perform qualitative and quantitative testing of process and product attributes to ensure food safety and quality. You will interpret results, release compliant product, and document non-conformities for investigation by management.

Responsibilities include in-plant testing of fat, solids, pH, and microbial analyses; environmental sampling; maintenance of lab records; and coordination with third-party labs.