Quality Lab Technician

Location: Bridgeton, MO

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM; overtime as needed

About the role

Kelly® is hiring a Laboratory Technician to support a leading manufacturer in the Human Nutrition & Health industry. This is a great opportunity for someone with laboratory, quality, or food manufacturing experience who enjoys hands-on testing and working in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Performing sensory, analytical, chemical, microbiological, and physical testing on finished products and incoming ingredients
• Conducting environmental swab testing and communicating results to the appropriate teams
• Participating in daily plant inspections, process audits, and internal quality audits
• Reviewing test results against established specifications and identifying products or materials that do not meet requirements
• Investigating non-conformances, evaluating collected data, and helping determine appropriate solutions
• Assisting with customer complaint investigations as needed
• Performing laboratory equipment calibrations and routine maintenance according to established procedures
• Maintaining accurate testing, calibration, and quality documentation
• Preparing and providing regular reports to Quality leadership
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives related to quality testing and programs
• Assisting the Quality Supervisor with additional quality-related responsibilities as needed

Requirements

• Associate degree or certification in a science-related field, preferred; OR
• At least 1–2 years of experience in a food manufacturing facility or laboratory environment
• Comfortable performing hands-on laboratory testing and following established specifications and procedures
• Ability to understand, organize, and interpret technical data
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with production and quality teams
• Detail-oriented and able to identify and investigate quality issues
• Available to work Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, with overtime as required by business needs

Benefits

• Voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, and a legal plan
• Retirement savings plan
• Service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year)
• Transit spending account
• Paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan