Lab Technician

at Taste Of Maine Potato Chip LLC in Limestone, Maine, United States

Job Description

The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for performing routine laboratory testing,
monitoring food safety controls, and supporting production teams to ensure all products meet
company and regulatory quality standards. This role plays a key part in verifying compliance
with HACCP, GMP, and internal quality programs while maintaining accurate, realtime
documentation through an ERP system. The ideal candidate is detailoriented, analytical, and
committed to maintaining a safe and efficient work environment in a fast paced food
manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities:
 Perform routine lab tests on raw potatoes, oil, seasoning, and finished chips (e.g.,
moisture, oil and salt content)
 Monitor critical control points and verify compliance with HACCP and GMP standards
 Record and analyze test results using ERP software to ensure real-time quality tracking
 Conduct sensory evaluations and shelf-life studies
 Calibrate and maintain lab equipment according to SOPs
 Assist in root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality deviations
 Support production teams with on-the-floor quality checks and feedback
 Prepare samples for third-party testing and regulatory audits
 Maintain lab cleanliness and safety protocols
 Generate daily quality reports and communicate findings to QA Manager
 Ensure all tasks are performed safely according to safety protocols
 Perform other duties as necessary or requested