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Winlandfoods

QA lab tech

Minot, ND

$21.40/hr

Production Group Job Posting Title: QA lab tech Schedule: 1st Shift Monday - Friday 7am - 3:30 pm with rotating weekends or 2nd Shift Monday - Friday 3 pm - 11:30 pm with rotating weekends Work ...

Winland Foods, Inc.

QA lab tech

Minot, ND · On-site

$21.40/hr

Production Group Job Posting Title: QA lab tech Schedule: 1st Shift Monday - Friday 7am - 3:30 pm with rotating weekends or 2nd Shift Monday - Friday 3 pm - 11:30 pm with rotating weekends Work ...

Mars

QA Lab Analyst (Milz)

Aurora, NE · On-site

Job: QA - Lab Tech Shift: Afternoons Location: Mars Petcare - Aurora, Nebraska Mars Petcare is looking to hire a Quality Assurance Lab Tech our state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Aurora ...

Mars, Incorporated

QA Lab Analyst (Milz)

Aurora, NE · On-site

Job: QA - Lab Tech Shift: Afternoons Location: Mars Petcare - Aurora, Nebraska Mars Petcare is looking to hire a Quality Assurance Lab Tech our state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Aurora ...

Triple-S Steel

Quality Control Tech

Houston, TX · On-site

$18 - $23/hr

The QA Lab Tech will prepare and test specimens for: Tensile, Hardness, Charpy Impact and other testing as required. The QA Lab Tech will assist the QA Manager in the maintenance and calibration of ...

Triple-S Steel

Quality Control Tech

Houston, TX

$18 - $23/hr

The QA Lab Tech will prepare and test specimens for: Tensile, Hardness, Charpy Impact and other testing as required. The QA Lab Tech will assist the QA Manager in the maintenance and calibration of ...

Sugaright

Quality Assurance Manager

Springdale, OH · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Cincinnati, OH Jobs Supervised (by title): • Plant QA Lab Tech Travel: Estimated at 5% or less Job Purpose Summary: • This position is responsible for managing all aspects of quality at the ...

MegaMex Foods LLC

QA LAB TECH

Dallas, TX · On-site

$18.75/hr

Shift Hours: 11:00am - 7:30pm Position Summary The QC Office Clerk supports the Quality Control team by managing documentation, data entry, and reporting in a fast-paced food manufacturing ...

MegaMex Foods LLC

QA LAB TECH

Dallas, TX · On-site

$18.75/hr

Shift Hours: 11:00am - 7:30pm Position Summary The QC Office Clerk supports the Quality Control team by managing documentation, data entry, and reporting in a fast-paced food manufacturing ...

Wells Enterprises, Inc

QA Lab Tech-DICP

Dunkirk, NY · On-site

$26.50/hr

Quality Assurance The Role This Micro Lab Technician provides microbiological and wet chemistry testing support to the operations of the facility. What You'll Do * Perform quality chemical analysis ...

Wells Enterprise

QA Lab Tech-DICP

Dunkirk, NY · On-site

$26.50/hr

Quality Assurance The Role This Micro Lab Technician provides microbiological and wet chemistry testing support to the operations of the facility. What You'll Do * Perform quality chemical analysis ...

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How much do qa lab tech jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for qa lab tech in the United States is $22.53, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $24.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a QA Lab Tech?

QA Lab Techs, or Quality Assurance Laboratory Technicians, are professionals responsible for testing and analyzing products or materials to ensure they meet quality and safety standards. They typically work in industries such as pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, manufacturing, or environmental science. Their duties include preparing and conducting tests, documenting results, maintaining lab equipment, and reporting any deviations from specifications. QA Lab Techs play a crucial role in ensuring that products are safe and compliant with regulatory requirements.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a QA Lab Tech?

To thrive as a QA Lab Tech, you need a solid background in chemistry, biology, or a related science, often supported by an associate or bachelor’s degree. Familiarity with laboratory equipment, quality control protocols, and software such as LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems) is typically required. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are vital soft skills in this role. These qualifications ensure accurate testing, regulatory compliance, and reliable reporting, all of which are crucial for product quality and safety.

What are some common challenges faced by QA Lab Techs, and how can they be managed effectively?

QA Lab Technicians often encounter challenges such as managing multiple testing priorities, maintaining strict adherence to protocols, and troubleshooting unexpected results. To manage these effectively, it’s important to stay organized, communicate clearly with team members, and document all findings meticulously. Collaboration with production and quality teams helps ensure issues are addressed promptly and standards are consistently met, fostering a reliable workflow and supporting professional growth.

What is the difference between Qa Lab Tech vs Quality Control Inspector?

AspectQa Lab TechQuality Control Inspector
CertificationsOften requires laboratory or quality assurance certificationsMay require quality inspection certifications or training
Work EnvironmentLaboratory setting, testing samples, analyzing dataManufacturing or production sites, inspecting products
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in pharmaceuticals, food, manufacturing industriesCommon in manufacturing, automotive, consumer goods
Job FocusTesting, analyzing, and documenting quality dataInspecting products for defects, ensuring compliance

The main difference is that Qa Lab Techs focus on laboratory testing and data analysis to ensure quality standards, while Quality Control Inspectors primarily examine products on the production line for defects. Both roles are essential in quality assurance but differ in their work environment and specific responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Qa Lab Tech job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 11% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,864 per year, or $22.5 per hour.

QA Lab Technician

Surlean Foods

San Antonio, TX

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

PURPOSE OF ROLE
Quality Assurance Technician performs numerous essential functions to ensure the safety and quality of all incoming materials and finished products used and produced by the plant. The QA Lab Technician answers to the QA Lab Supervisor and must adhere to all company policies, standard operating procedures and customer regulations and specifications.
PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
  • Enforce the company’s Good Manufacturing Practices Policy.
  • Verifies the calibration of all thermometers used in the plant.
  • Performs analysis of products with the Food Scan Machine (FOSS), pH meter, colorimeter, Brix, Bostwick Titratable Acidity and documents all results and notifies the QA Team if a test if out of spec.
  • Responsible for cleanliness of the lab and all equipment.
  • Assists the QA Lab Supervisor on inventory control and calibration scheduling.
  • Makes routine visits to the Cold Storage Facility to inspect damaged or suspect inventory, pull retest samples if needed and retrieve retains for further inspection if needed.
  • Perform and coordinate product evaluations with the management team to verify organoleptic expectations and document those results.
  • Perform post-freeze product testing for customer specific products, document and report the results.
  • Pull testing sites from randomizer and prepare swabs for QA Technicians.
  • Conducting pre-operational inspection of equipment and facilities as required.
  • Perform ATP swabbing and environmental swabbing as needed.
  • Take raw and finished product temperatures.
  • Monitor physical, chemical and sensory characteristics of raw and finished products.
  • Work alongside USDA and production employees.
  • Monitor food security and safety.
  • Training plant personnel on food safety and quality policies and procedures.
  • Ensure testing equipment is cleaned and calibration verified prior to use.
  • Assist the QA Manager and QA Department on any other tasks as needed.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS/ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  • High School Diploma or equivalency
  • Frequently stands, lifts 50 lbs., walks, reaches, stoops, bends, handles product, smells, listens, speaks and sees
  • Basic computer skills including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Must be able to work in extreme temperature
  • Must be a team player and be able to work cross-functionally
  • Must be able to work unsupervised
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The temperature ranges from 0 degrees in freezers to 110 degrees in the cook rooms. There is exposure to equipment and machinery that are considered to be hazardous. Potential electrical, chemical, and heat hazards are also present. The level of noise is high and constant. Floors are damp and slick. There is forklift traffic present.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
Hard hats, ear plugs or muffs, frocks, non-porous steel toe boots, hair nets, and beard nets must be worn at all times within the plant. Cotton and Latex gloves must be worn when handling product or contacting sanitary surfaces at all times for personal safety and product quality.
EMERGENCY TASK AND JOB ASSIGNMENT:
In the event that the QA Lab Tech is not available the QA Lab Supervisor/QA Tech will be responsible for assigned tasks.

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