QA/QC Technician (R&D)
Join Rizo Lopez Foods, a company with deep roots in tradition and innovation. We're a leading manufacturer of high-quality dairy products, and were looking for motivated, detail-oriented individuals to join our team as Quality Assurance Technicians. If youre passionate about food science, microbiology, or quality controland ready to make a real impactthis is your opportunity to grow your career from the ground up!
About the Role
As a QA Technician, youll play a critical role in ensuring the safety, quality, and consistency of our products. Youll learn industry-standard lab testing, perform quality audits on the production floor, and support food safety systems such as GMPs, SQF, and HARPC.
Your day-to-day includes:
Conducting quality audits and equipment checks in a fast-paced food production environment
Testing dairy products for key characteristics (taste, texture, pH, microbiological integrity)
Sampling raw and packaging materials
Using lab tools like pH meters, pipettes, and salt analyzers
Documenting data clearly and accurately using QA software
Supporting food safety initiatives across the facility
Skills & Knowledge Needed
Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset.Understanding of GLP (Good Laboratory PracticesProper aseptic sample collection.Knowledge of basic statistical sampling and product sampling protocols needed.Utilizing various testing equipment such as: Foss FTIR, salt, pH analyzers, thermometers, scales, sample titrations, and pipettes.Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.Display strong organizational and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to work individually as well as part of a team,=.Ability to communicate bother verbally and in writing.
Education and Experience
High school or equivalent years of experience (Associates or College degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field preferred)1-3 years laboratory or quality related experience in a food production environment preferred.
Rizo Lopez Foods is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at all levels of the organization.
