Quality Lab Technician **23/HR**

Quality Technician supporting food safety and quality programs within a dairy manufacturing facility through laboratory testing, product evaluations, and environmental sampling. Ideal for recent graduates or entry-level candidates interested in Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Microbiology, or Laboratory Operations.

Responsibilities

• Collect and test in-process and finished product samples.
• Perform routine laboratory testing, including pH, wet chemistry, and basic microbiological testing.
• Conduct environmental and air sampling to support food safety programs.
• Document test results and maintain accurate records.
• Participate in product taste testing as part of quality evaluations.
• Maintain a clean, organized laboratory and follow GMP and food safety procedures.
• Work closely with Quality and Production teams to support product quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Dairy Science, Animal Science, or a related field preferred.
• Laboratory experience through coursework, internships, research, manufacturing, or quality environments is a plus but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and participating in dairy product evaluations.

Preferred Experience

• Food manufacturing, quality assurance, quality control, or laboratory experience.
• Exposure to GMPs, HACCP, microbiology, wet chemistry, or sample collection.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience in food quality, microbiology, and laboratory testing.
• Exposure to food safety systems and dairy manufacturing operations.
• Training from an experienced and supportive quality team.
• Growth opportunities within Quality, Food Safety, and Laboratory Operations.

Work Environment

Most of the work is performed in the laboratory, with occasional time spent in production areas collecting samples. You'll join a collaborative team known for its strong culture, training, and support of new employees.

This is a fully onsite, contract position based in O Fallon, IL.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/hr. Individual compensation within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)