Quality Control Laboratory Technician in Totowa, New Jersey at New Cibo Vita LLC

Company Overview: Cibo Vita is a leading health-focused food company, committed to delivering high-quality, nutritious products to our customers. Our mission is to inspire healthier living through the creation of innovative food solutions.

Position Overview:
The QC Lab Technician is responsible for performing routine in-process control laboratory operations to ensure product safety, quality, and compliance with applicable regulatory and company standards. This role partners closely with Quality, Production, and Operations teams to support testing activities, maintain laboratory equipment, document and analyze results, and assist with method verification and continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and experienced in laboratory operations within a manufacturing, food production, or CPG environment.

Responsibilities:

• Laboratory Operations
o Follow methods for sample preparation, testing and reporting
o Conduct routine chemical and physical analyses on samples as part of daily laboratory activities
o Identify and report any deviations or unusual results during testing and prepare OOS reports
o Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all test results in accordance with GMP and laboratory requirements
o Conduct analyses using the following equipment; Brix, Colorimeter, pH, Water Activity, Texture Analyzer etc.
o Coordinate with Production, QA, and QC departments to ensure timely release of products

• Laboratory Equipment & Support Activities
o Ensure of equipment calibration activities with in-house and third-party services
o Maintaining accurate laboratory equipment inventory records and report any updates or discrepancies
o Ensure routine cleaning, set up and maintenance of laboratory equipment to ensure proper functioning

• External Laboratory & Third-Party Support Activities
o Prepare samples for shipment to third-party laboratories in accordance with testing requirements and procedures
o Support coordination of sample dispatch and ensure proper labeling and documentation for external testing
o Ensure availability of required materials by supporting inventory checks

• Documentation & Compliance
o Complete daily logbooks for all IPC laboratory analyses
o Ensure proper documentation of laboratory records and reports in compliance with company and regulatory standards
o Ensure organization and filling quality documents for proper traceability and easy access

Requirements:
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering or related field
• Experience in food manufacturing QC laboratory preferred
• Knowledge of chemical testing methods
• Familiarity with GMP, food safety standards, and laboratory compliance requirements
• Strong documentation and organizational skills
• Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams and external laboratories

Preferred Skills:
Experience working in food manufacturing, quality control, or laboratory environment
Familiarity with GMP, food safety standards, and laboratory compliance requirements
Hands-on experience operating laboratory testing equipment such as pH meters, colorimeters, water activity analyzers, texture analyzers, and Brix instruments
Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately document, organize, and maintain laboratory records and test results