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Clover Food Lab

Team Member for Sudbury, MA

Sudbury, MA · On-site

$17/hr

Clover Food Lab is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status ...

Clover Food Lab

Team Member for Newton, MA

Boston, MA · On-site

$11.50/hr

Clover Food Lab is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status ...

Clover Food Lab

Team Member for Sudbury, MA

Sudbury, MA · On-site

$17/hr

Clover Food Lab is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status ...

Clover Food Lab

Team Member

Boston, MA · On-site

$14.25/hr

Clover Food Lab is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status ...

Clover Food Lab

Team Member for Newton, MA

Newton, MA · On-site

$11.50/hr

Clover Food Lab is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status ...

Food Lab

Kitchen Manager

Ithaca, NY · On-site

$21 - $26/hr

This position is responsible for managing food safety protocols, controlling food and labor costs, and maintaining sanitation standards to comply with health regulations.. By leading and training ...

Vie-Del

Laboratory Technician

Fresno, CA

$18.75 - $25/hr

... or food lab and two (2) years related college work. Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.

Vie Del

Laboratory Technician

Fresno, CA · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

... or food lab and two (2) years related college work. Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.

Vie Del

Laboratory Technician

Fresno, CA · On-site

$18.75 - $25/hr

... or food lab and two (2) years related college work. Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.

Steuben Foods

Lab Technician - 3rd Shift

Elma, NY · On-site

$24.85 - $25.85/hr

Steuben Foods is a leading aseptic food and beverage manufacturer in the United States, proudly ... Lab Tech Grade 1 Position is responsible for performing all tests, analysis and evaluations in all ...

Steuben Foods Inc

Lab Technician - 3rd Shift

Elma, NY · On-site

$24.85 - $25.85/hr

Steuben Foods is a leading aseptic food and beverage manufacturer in the United States, proudly ... Lab Tech Grade 1 Position is responsible for performing all tests, analysis and evaluations in all ...

HP Hood

FSQ Supervisor (Nights)

Batavia, NY

Minimum of 2-5 years quality assurance background in a dairy/food lab or equivalent Skills and Competencies * Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills * Certification and/or ...

HP Hood

FSQ Supervisor (Nights)

Batavia, NY

Minimum of 2-5 years quality assurance background in a dairy/food lab or equivalent Skills and Competencies * Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills * Certification and/or ...

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As of Jun 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for food lab in the United States is $25.25, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Food Lab Technician, you need a solid background in food science, chemistry, or microbiology, often supported by a relevant degree or laboratory certification. Familiarity with lab equipment, quality control systems, and safety regulations such as HACCP or ISO standards is typically required. Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and effective teamwork set standout professionals apart in this role. These skills are crucial for ensuring food safety, maintaining product quality, and supporting regulatory compliance in food production environments.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in a food lab, and how can they be managed?

Professionals in a food lab often encounter challenges such as maintaining strict safety and sanitation standards, managing tight deadlines for product testing, and adapting to rapidly changing regulatory requirements. Collaboration across departments—such as quality assurance, research and development, and production—is essential to ensure accurate results and product safety. Staying organized, communicating clearly with team members, and keeping up-to-date with current food safety protocols can help mitigate these challenges and support a productive work environment.

What is a food lab?

A food lab is a specialized facility where food products are tested, analyzed, and developed to ensure safety, quality, and compliance with regulations. Food labs conduct a variety of tests, such as checking for contaminants, nutritional content, shelf life, and sensory qualities. They play a crucial role in supporting food manufacturers, researchers, and regulatory agencies to maintain food safety standards and innovate new products.

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CredentialsTypically requires a degree in food science, chemistry, or related fieldRequires a degree in food science, chemistry, or related field; often advanced degrees for research roles
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, food production facilities, testing centersResearch labs, food manufacturing companies, academic institutions
Employer & Industry UsageFood companies, testing labs, quality assuranceFood industry R&D, academia, government agencies

Food Lab roles focus on testing, quality control, and product development in practical settings, while Food Scientists often engage in research, product innovation, and scientific analysis. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Team Member for Sudbury, MA

Team Member for Sudbury, MA

Clover Food Lab

Sudbury, MA • On-site

$17/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Do you love food? Do you care about the environment? Join us at Clover! This posting is for our Sudbury, MA kiosk located within Whole Foods Market at 536 Boston Post Rd, Sudbury, MA 01776.


We offer flexible hours, room for growth, generous discounts on meals, a fun welcoming environment with supportive teams, and our amazing customers lead to great tips!
You'll find that at Clover, not only do we provide exceptional training in customer service and leadership, but we encourage career growth - many of our managers and operations staff started out as Team Members! We take a one-of-a-kind approach to quick-serve meals. Our ingredients are sourced from local farms and businesses and are prepared into delicious guilt-free meals without the help of freezers or microwaves. We currently operate 13 restaurants in the Boston area, a Commissary Kitchen in Cambridge, and a local Meal-Box delivery program. We're looking for people who share our love of food and find joy through hard work in a team setting. Apply to join Clover today - we'd love to meet you!

Requirements

As a Team Member you are required to:

  • Prepare our delicious food and drinks (sandwiches, platters, fries, soda)
  • Prepare (washing, chopping) delicious veggies and other food for each station
  • Clover-guide (our version of order-taking)
  • Care about the quality of food, which means occasionally tasting it
  • Be friendly, polite, and helpful with customers and team members alike
  • Represent Clover's values and mission through hard work
  • Ability to use electronic systems, such as tablets and our POS systems
  • Clean stations and bathrooms, wash dishes, make sure we're maintaining the 'Clover Clean' standard
  • Able to stand for prolonged periods of time, and repeated walking, bending, stretching and occasional lifting (up to 50lbs), with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Able to work a varied schedule that includes night and weekends
  • Most importantly, a desire to learn, grow, and have fun!


Don't meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Clover Food Lab is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.

Benefits

Some of the perks of working for Clover!

  • $15/hr starting pay at our CloverSUD location, with increase to $17/hr upon ServSafe certification
  • Eligible to participate in the tip pool
  • Full health, vision and dental benefits available to full-time benefit-eligible staff
  • Generous discounts on Clover meals, apparel, take-home mealboxes, and an array of local food items sold in our stores
  • Accommodating to schedules; part-time and full-time opportunities
  • A fun and welcoming work environment with supportive management
  • $300 referral bonus when you refer a friend to Clover!
  • Opportunity to build a meaningful career - lots of room to grow!
    • Free Knife Skills 101, 102, 103 classes (custom knife when you pass 102)
    • Free cooking classes (pickling, soup-making, hot sauce making)
    • Opportunities to attend food sourcing trips to coffee roasters, farmers, cheese-makers, etc.
    • Opportunities to attend food development meetings, contribute ideas/recipes to the menu

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