Quality Lab Tech Nights + $5k Sign on Bonus - Rochester, MN

About the role

Kerry is seeking a Quality Lab Tech to join our team in Rochester, MN. This is a full-time, night shift position offering competitive pay, a sign-on bonus, and comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analytical laboratory testing and accurate documentation
• Support site Quality & Food Safety through on-floor verification activities (sanitation swabbing, CCP checks, label verification, product holds)
• Work cross-functionally with Production, Sanitation, Warehouse, and Quality to ensure timely and accurate results
• Maintain knowledge of inspection and testing procedures for Analytical, Microbiology, Sample, and Bread testing labs
• Ensure compliance with Kerry standards, local/state/federal regulations, and customer requirements
• Develop QC procedures and policies
• Conduct factory-based food safety and quality inspections and audits (GMP, hygiene, foreign body, layered audits)
• Provide guidance and support to audited departments
• Participate in Quality Programs (GMPs, CCPs, Allergen Control, Sanitation Excellence)
• Work cross-functionally to ensure prompt release of finished products and raw materials; communicate with supply chain on end dates

Requirements

• Ace or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Food Science, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
• 0–2 years laboratory or manufacturing quality experience acceptable; 2–5 years preferred
• Experience with laboratory instruments, sanitation verification, and production-driven timelines preferred

Qualifications

• Ability to walk and stand regularly; climb stairs and ladders
• Reach, bend/stoop, crouch, squat, push/pull, and manipulate frequently
• Frequently lift product up to 50 pounds from various positions
• Talking, hearing, vision, reading, and writing required
• Work primarily indoors, with occasional outdoor tasks
• Exposure to humidity, dust, fumes, noise, and chemical agents; hearing protection required
• Exposure to confined spaces including tank

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and techniques
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Full benefits package from day one
• 401K Match Up To 6%
• Employee Share Plan
• Life, disability, and accident insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

Pay

$25.00 - $29.00/hr. per hour. Includes $2.00/hr. night shift differential and a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Schedule

Night shift 500 PM – 530 AM; rotating shift schedule (2-2-3, every other weekend).