Seasonal QA Lab Technician - Graveyard Shift

Stahlbush Island Farms; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Stahlbush Island Farms is seeking a Quality Assurance team member to perform inspections and testing to ensure product quality per SOPs and customer specifications. Responsibilities include collecting samples, completing documentation, and maintaining GMP compliance.

The role emphasizes precise testing, aseptic sampling, and reporting out-of-spec results, under supervision in a QA lab setting. Schedule includes evenings with rotating Sundays, and equal opportunity employment is stated.

Qualifications

• Science background preferred or equivalent training.
• Experience in Quality Assurance, food science or hands-on lab is a plus.
• Must be detail-oriented with very strong math ability.
• Works under direct supervision in QA lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform finished product testing according to SOPs and customer specs.
• Gather and perform all required finished product testing within sample periods.
• Perform raw product inspections in a timely manner.
• Complete hourly verifications and report out-of-spec results.
• Perform weekly GMP compliance checks.
• Participate in solving quality and food safety issues.
• Collect and label samples correctly using aseptic technique.
• Provide quality and production paperwork and understand SBS system.
• Legibly complete all required documentation.
• Maintain QA equipment and work areas.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to hygienic zoning practices.

Skills

Science background

Detail-oriented

Strong math ability

QA or lab experience

Job description

The mission for this position as a member of the Quality Assurance Team is to perform inspections and testing according to Standard Operating Procedures and customer specifications to ensure the quality of finished products.

Outcomes

• Gather and perform all required finished product testing properly and within all required sample periods.
• Perform all raw product inspections in a timely manner.
• Complete hourly verifications proficiently and report any out of specification results to Production and Quality Management.
• Perform weekly GMP compliance checks.
• Participate in solving quality and food safety issues.
• Collect and label all required samples correctly and according to aseptic techniques.
• Provide quality and production paperwork when requested and understand Stahlbush’s SBS system.
• Legibly complete all required documentation.
• Maintain all QA equipment and work areas.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Comply with GMPs and adhere to hygienic zoning practices.

• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Science background preferred. Will accept any combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
• Experience in Quality Assurance, food science or hands-on lab preferred but not required.
• Must be detail-oriented with very strong math ability.
• Works under direct supervision of QA Lab Lead, QA Lab Supervisor or QA Lab Manager.

Schedule

• Monday - Wednesday, 6 pm - 6 amwith rotating Sundays

The statements made in any and all of the position postings are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Stahlbush Island Farms, Inc is an equal opportunity employer, focused on the employment and advancement of all applicants and colleagues for employment and promotion without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy/childbirth, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, citizenship, veteran or military status, marital or domestic partner status, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws.

Stahlbush Island Farms is an equal opportunity employer, program auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.