Remote Quality Assurance Technician – Lab & Compliance

Balchem; Faribault (MN); Remote; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Balchem Corporation seeks a Quality Assurance Technician to perform testing of incoming ingredients, in-process and finished products, and to support QA programs. The role reports to the QA Manager and ensures Balchem quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities include inspections, sampling, sample inventory, COA program access, TraceGains support, and document control, with emphasis on accuracy, safety, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Lab experience is required; food-handling experience desirable.
• HACCP knowledge and PCQI preferred.
• Strong analytical and technical skills.
• Excellent organization, time management, and documentation abilities.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Detail-oriented with ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Professional conduct and strong work ethic; reliable.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of incoming raw materials and packaging.
• Execute sampling and testing; release materials.
• Prepare samples for analysis and manage sample inventory.
• Maintain and update COA access; support TraceGains.
• Support corporate QA and document control.
• Maintain lab supplies and manage holds.
• Report deviations and ensure safety compliance.
• Maintain professional knowledge and report ethics adherence.
• Attend trainings and collaborate with team.

Skills

Lab experience

HACCP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Documentation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Job description

Balchem Corporation seeks a Quality Assurance Technician to perform testing of incoming ingredients, in-process and finished products, and to support QA programs. The role reports to the QA Manager and ensures Balchem quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities include inspections, sampling, sample inventory, COA program access, TraceGains support, and document control, with emphasis on accuracy, safety, and teamwork.