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How much do food lab tech jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for food lab tech in Modesto, CA is $23.77, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.28 and $25.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a food lab tech?

Food Lab Technicians, or Food Lab Techs, are professionals who assist in the testing and analysis of food products to ensure safety, quality, and compliance with regulations. They typically work in laboratories within food manufacturing companies, government agencies, or research institutions. Their duties include preparing samples, conducting chemical and microbiological tests, recording data, and maintaining laboratory equipment. Food Lab Techs play a crucial role in preventing contamination and ensuring that food products meet industry standards before reaching consumers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a food lab tech?

To thrive as a Food Lab Tech, you need a solid understanding of food science, laboratory techniques, and quality control, usually supported by a relevant associate or bachelor's degree. Familiarity with analytical instruments such as spectrophotometers, pH meters, and laboratory information management systems (LIMS) is typically required. Attention to detail, organization, and strong communication skills help ensure accurate data collection and effective teamwork. These skills are crucial for maintaining food safety, ensuring compliance with regulations, and delivering reliable results in a laboratory environment.

What are some common challenges faced by food lab techs when conducting quality control tests?

Food Lab Techs often encounter challenges such as maintaining strict adherence to safety and cleanliness protocols while handling perishable samples. They must also ensure precise measurement and documentation, as even minor deviations can affect test results and product quality. Additionally, managing a high volume of samples and meeting tight deadlines can require strong organizational and multitasking skills. Collaboration with other lab staff and departments is essential to resolve discrepancies quickly and maintain consistent standards.

What is the difference between Food Lab Tech vs Food Quality Inspector?

AspectFood Lab TechFood Quality Inspector
CredentialsOften requires a degree in food science, microbiology, or related fieldTypically requires a high school diploma or associate degree, with certifications in food safety
Work EnvironmentLaboratory setting, conducting tests and analyses on food samplesInspection sites, factories, or processing plants, monitoring food production processes
Employer & IndustryFood manufacturing companies, laboratories, research institutionsFood production facilities, regulatory agencies, quality assurance firms

While both roles focus on food safety and quality, Food Lab Techs primarily perform laboratory testing and analysis, whereas Food Quality Inspectors conduct on-site inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards. Both positions are essential for maintaining food safety but differ in their daily tasks and work environments.

What cities near Modesto, CA are hiring for Food Lab Tech jobs?

Cities near Modesto, CA with the most Food Lab Tech job openings:

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Infographic showing various Food Lab Tech job openings in Modesto, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 65% Full Time, 34% Part Time, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,441 per year, or $23.8 per hour.

Supervisor, Metrology - Swing Shift

FM Industries

Livermore, CA • On-site

$40 - $50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago

FM Industries rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

WHAT CAN WE OFFER YOU FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK?
  • Competitive Salary
  • PTO Program
  • Nine (9) Paid Holidays!!
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage AT NO COST TO EMPLOYEE!!
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Plans
  • Health Spending Plans
  • Comprehensive Online Learning Center - houses thousands of training resources available to learn at your own pace!!
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings - with a generous company 30% match! (100% vested after six years)


GET TO KNOW US:

FM Industries can promise you an environment that not only encourages your best, but also rewards it with plenty of room to grow. FM industries is a premier manufacturing solutions provider. We specialize in build to print, precision machined components, anodizing and engineered thermal spray coatings. We provide customers leading edge support from protype to production.

THIS POSITION IS FOR SWING SHIFT – Monday thru Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Non-Exempt position - eligible for overtime

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Responsible for planning, analyzing, administering, and coordinating the Quality Assurance functions of Quality Control, as well as supervising and programming CMM’s, and inspecting parts as needed to maintain the production schedule and on-time deliveries.

  • Plan and administer the Quality Control function of the department.
  • Create and execute inspection methods and techniques that will assure quality is achieved and maintained.
  • Coordinate quality activity with entire quality control staff to enhance teamwork and continuous improvement throughout the plant. Analyze the performance of our quality control system and work with people at all levels to meet customer’s requirements for Total Quality performance.
  • Supervise inspectors to accomplish first piece/first article inspections, in-process inspection, final inspections, Certificate of Conformance (CoC) and outside process receiving inspection tasks as required.
  • Manage all assigned labor (time and attendance) and fixed cost for the inspection department.
  • Maintain a calibration system which includes employee-owned measuring tools as well as company owned measuring equipment.
  • Assure current print revisions and current process instructions are readily available for inspection of assigned parts. Inspection records shall be maintained which show pertinent information for each production run of assigned parts.
  • Measure and analyze key quality performance data. Make recommendations to management on specific opportunities to improve quality.
  • Develop training and procedures to support and audit operator in-process inspections and required documentation.
  • Develop and implement quality plans on an ongoing basis. The quality plan should specify the requirements for people, equipment and systems to be used for continuous improvement of quality.
  • Recommend changes to documentation which supports quality improvement, (i.e., Engineering Change Requests, process instructions, raw material requirements).
  • Leads and applies the principles of “Total Quality” to the workplace, to include 5S and safety standards.
  • Participate and maintain assigned responsibility for ISO 9001:2008 documented quality systems.
  • Be responsible for ensuring that inspectors know and comply with all ISO 9001:2008 requirements within their area of responsibility.
  • Provide quality inspection support of a value stream in a back-up support role as needed.
  • Monitor all tooling / inspection equipment inventory, purchase new equipment and supervise the repair of inspection equipment.
  • Supervise 6-10 hourly inspectors

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

  • High school graduate or equivalent. Degree in Business Administration, Quality Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management.
  • 3 to 5 years' experience of quality control and machining in manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in supervising and leading a manufacturing team. This position will supervise 6-10 hourly inspectors.
  • Experience and knowledge reading drawings (prints) is required.
  • Experience and knowledge working with GD&T
  • Experience supervising and working on shop floor environment
  • Inspection lab and processing experience
  • Experience in semi-conductor, medical device, automotive, aerospace or precision machining manufacturing
  • Thorough understanding and utilization of the root cause/corrective action process onsite and within supply base

CULTURE:

At FM Industries our success is powered by people and technology. Our culture is what makes FM a fun and rewarding place to work. We champion diversity and we are always seeking new ways to amaze our customers. Success is celebrated and integrity is the core of who we are at FM Industries.

FM Industries Values:

  • CUSTOMER FOCUS - Partnering to deliver excellence and innovation
  • SAFETY - Prioritizing the wellbeing of our people
  • INTEGRITY - Achieving our best through mutual respect and teamwork
  • QUALITY - Investing in our People, Processes, and Products
  • ACCOUNTABILITY - Taking ownership of our words, actions and results


Give us your best and we’ll give you ours!


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