Lab QA

About the Role

The Quality Assurance (QA) Lab Technician is responsible for performing routine and specialized laboratory testing to ensure product quality and compliance with company, customer, and regulatory standards. This position involves collecting, preparing, and analyzing samples from raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods. The QA Lab Technician also supports overall food safety and quality initiatives by maintaining a clean, organized, and compliant laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform chemical and physical testing on raw materials, in-process, and finished products (e.g., fat, moisture, salt, and pH testing).
• Accurately record, interpret, and verify test results against established specifications and standards.
• Notify management immediately of non-conforming results and assist in follow-up investigations.
• Accurately enter test results and sample data into OSI's system.
• Maintain detailed and organized laboratory records to support traceability and regulatory compliance.
• Assemble, package, and prepare samples for shipment to external laboratories.
• Perform routine quality control checks, calibration, and preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment.
• Report any malfunctions or equipment concerns to management.
• Clean and sanitize laboratory equipment and tools following standard procedures.
• Remove waste, clean spills promptly, and maintain a safe, orderly, and hygienic work environment.
• Collaborate with QA, Production, and Operations teams to support overall quality objectives.
• Participate in internal audits, inspections, and training as required.
• Understand and implement appropriate safety procedures, including education, training, use of protective equipment, and adherence to safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High attention to detail and strong observational skills.
• Ability to work in cold or refrigerated environments.
• Physical ability to:
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Bend, squat, push, pull, stretch/reach, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls.
• Stand/walk for greater than 4 hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and/or equivalent work experience is required.
• 0-1 years of experience in a related field is preferred.

Work environment may include a manufacturing plant with noise, extreme temperatures, and significant movement of powered equipment, people, and conveyors. Work conditions are typical of a food manufacturing facility.

This role does not require any domestic travel.