Senior Lab Technician: Food QC & Data Analysis

Empire Livestock LLC.; Lubbock, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire Livestock LLC is seeking a Sr. Lab Technician in Lubbock, TX to apply quality control expertise across batching and production stages. You will set up samples, run tests, and ensure data accuracy to uphold top food safety and quality standards.

The role requires 1–3 years in food manufacturing or related laboratories, with strong attention to detail and familiarity with lab equipment and record-keeping. This full-time position offers competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Post-secondary education in food science or related field preferred.
• 1-3 years in food manufacturing, lab testing or QA preferred.
• Certification/licensing may be required (Better Processing Certificate, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality of batch preparation and QC activities to meet specs.
• Test incoming/outgoing products for compliance with standards.
• Calibrate and maintain lab instrumentation as directed.
• Maintain lab records and prepare reports of results.
• Monitor quality trends and communicate issues to supervisor.

Skills

Lab equipment

Microsoft Office

Record keeping

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education in food science/biological sciences

Certification/licensing (e.g., Better Processing Certificate)

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Empire Livestock LLC is seeking a Sr. Lab Technician in Lubbock, TX to apply quality control expertise across batching and production stages. You will set up samples, run tests, and ensure data accuracy to uphold top food safety and quality standards.

The role requires 1–3 years in food manufacturing or related laboratories, with strong attention to detail and familiarity with lab equipment and record-keeping. This full-time position offers competitive hourly pay and benefits.