QA Lab Assistant 4:30pm - 1:00am

LEE KUM KEE • City of Industry, CA

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About The Position

Lee Kum Kee is seeking a QA Lab Assistant to support daily testing and quality monitoring of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished sauces and condiments. The role works closely with Production, Quality Assurance, Warehouse, and R&D to help ensure products meet quality, food safety, and regulatory requirements before shipment. The scheduled shift is 4:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

The assistant collects samples and performs routine laboratory tests, conducts sensory and visual checks, supports production-floor inspections, and promptly reports non-conformances or potential food safety concerns. The role also includes documenting results, maintaining records and retain samples, calibrating and caring for lab equipment, keeping the lab organized and stocked, and supporting special projects such as shelf-life studies, product trials, and audits. The position requires following GMP, HACCP, food safety, and workplace safety procedures, including required PPE use.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and food safety practices.
• Familiarity with laboratory testing equipment such as pH meters, refractometers, scales, and viscometers.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping skills.
• Basic computer skills, including Excel and data entry in a quality or ERP system.
• Clear communication skills and comfort working with production and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and work in a plant environment with varying temperatures and noise.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field.
• One or more years of laboratory, quality assurance, or food manufacturing experience; entry-level candidates with relevant coursework are welcome to apply.
• PCQI, HACCP, or SQF training.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect samples of incoming raw materials, in-process batches, and finished products according to sampling plans and SOPs.
• Perform routine tests including pH, Brix, viscosity, salt/sodium, moisture, water activity, and net weight checks; verify results against product specifications.
• Conduct sensory and visual checks of samples for color, aroma, taste, and appearance, and flag out-of-standard results.
• Support in-line production-floor inspections, including checks of labels, code dates, seals, and packaging.
• Follow GMP, HACCP, and food safety procedures, and promptly report non-conformances or potential food safety concerns to the QA Supervisor.
• Assist with product holds, retains, and sample disposition as directed.
• Accurately and promptly record test results in lab logs, batch records, and the quality system.
• Help maintain retain sample inventory, calibration records, and lab supply logs.
• Keep records complete, legible, and organized to support audit readiness.
• Calibrate, clean, and perform basic maintenance on lab equipment, including pH meters, scales, refractometers, and viscometers.
• Keep the lab clean, organized, and stocked; handle reagents and chemicals safely and follow safety rules, including wearing required PPE.
• Communicate test results and quality issues clearly to Production, Warehouse, and QA team members.
• Support special projects such as shelf-life studies, new product trials, and customer or third-party audits.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and life insurance coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan through Principal.
• Two weeks of vacation.
• Ten paid holidays.
• Five sick days.
• Annual birthday time off (one day).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED