Quality Lab Tech Nights + $5k Sign on Bonus - Rochester, MN
About The Position
Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment. Our Rochester, MN location is part of our Applied Health and Nutrition Division, specializing in fermented ingredients for the bio-science industry. We’re proud of our clean-label, natural products and our commitment to freshness and quality.
Requirements
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Food Science, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
- 0–2 years laboratory or manufacturing quality experience acceptable; 2–5 years preferred
- Experience with laboratory instruments, sanitation verification, and production-driven timelines preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform routine analytical laboratory testing and accurate documentation
- Support site Quality & Food Safety through on-floor verification activities (sanitation swabbing, CCP checks, label verification, product holds)
- Work cross-functionally with Production, Sanitation, Warehouse, and Quality to ensure timely and accurate results
- Maintain knowledge of inspection and testing procedures for Analytical, Microbiology, Sample, and Bread testing labs
- Ensure compliance with Kerry standards, local/state/federal regulations, and customer requirements
- Participate in the development of QC procedures and policies
- Conduct factory-based food safety and quality inspections and audits (GMP, hygiene, foreign body, layered audits)
- Provide guidance and support to audited departments
- Participate in Quality Programs (GMPs, CCPs, Allergen Control, Sanitation Excellence)
- Work cross-functionally to ensure prompt release of finished products and raw materials; communicate with supply chain on end dates
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- paid time off
- a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities
- Employee Share Plan
- Life, disability, and accident insurance
- tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
