QA Laboratory Technician (2nd Shift)

About Atrium:

Client Overview:

Our client is a premier dairy processing and food manufacturing facility committed to producing safe, high-quality products for our customers. Guided by strict food safety protocols and continuous quality improvement, their team strives for operational excellence and consistency in every product we deliver. Our client is looking to add a QA Laboratory Technician (2nd Shift) to their team.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$20/hr – $21/hr

Position Overview:

The QA Laboratory Technician (2nd Shift) is responsible for performing quality control testing, environmental monitoring, and compliance verification to ensure products meet chemical, microbiological, sensory, and food safety standards. Working primarily on the second shift, this role ensures accurate documentation, standard equipment calibration, and active monitoring of GMP and food safety protocols in a manufacturing environment. The schedule is Monday to Friday, 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM (Overtime and weekends as required).

Responsibilities of the QA Laboratory Technician (2nd Shift):

• Collect product samples in accordance with established sampling plans.
• Perform routine chemical testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products, including pH measurement, titrations, solids testing, viscosity analysis, and fat testing.
• Conduct basic microbiological testing and environmental monitoring activities.
• Assist with sensory evaluations of finished products to assess quality and consistency.
• Prepare certificates of analysis.
• Operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment following established procedures.
• Review incoming labels against approved proofs and report discrepancies to QA management.
• Conduct GMP monitoring activities and report observations to management.
• Assist with glass and brittle plastic audits to support food safety compliance.
• Perform air quality and water testing in accordance with internal standards.
• Accurately document test results in QA logs and the laboratory database.
• Conduct allergen testing to verify complete protein removal following sanitation procedures.
• Monitor and document refrigerated product temperatures in compliance with food safety requirements.
• Maintain laboratory inventory, cleanliness, and organization at all times.
• Notify QA management of out-of-specification results, deviations, or food safety concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Experience/Skills for the QA Laboratory Technician (2nd Shift):

• 2+ years of experience in a laboratory, quality assurance, or food manufacturing setting.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document results.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, prioritize tasks, and make sound judgments within established procedures.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods in a manufacturing and laboratory environment.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks, including pipetting, sample handling, and data entry.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and climb ladders as required.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, including refrigerated and warm incubated areas.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the QA Laboratory Technician (2nd Shift):

• Prior exposure to food safety standards, allergen monitoring, and GMP regulations in a dairy or food processing plant.

Education Requirements:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent is preferred.
• A degree or relevant coursework in Food science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related discipline is preferred.

Benefits:

• Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).

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