Quality Control Lab Assistant - Food Manufacturing

I.Rice & Company

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US on site Until 8/22/2026 0+ years exp First posted May 16, 2026 Last posted June 2, 2026
Job description

The Quality Control Lab Assistant supports laboratory operations, product quality assurance, and production processes. This hands-on position is responsible for maintaining sample organization, assisting with testing preparation, ensuring accurate documentation, and helping to uphold cleanliness and efficiency within the lab and production environment. The role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, adaptable, and interested in supporting quality assurance processes in a production environment.

- Oversee batch retain sample management

- Maintain the finished product retention sample program (includes operating a pallet jack)

- Conduct flavor retrieval and testing

- Prepare water ice and support syrup sensory setup

- Prepare weight sheets for upcoming production runs

- Maintain lab cleanliness and assist with general housekeeping duties and supplies

- Support production by verifying floor scales to ensure accuracy and compliance

- Cross-train on basic QC tasks to provide coverage as needed, including data entry, sample preparation for viscosity testing, bake tests, & outbound product quality checks

Requirements

-        Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

-        Ability to follow standard operating procedures and maintain accurate records

-        Basic computer skills for data entry and documentation

-        Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Benefits

-        Weekly pay with direct deposit

-        Health insurance

-        Various supplemental insurance policies available after 90-day introductory period

-        Life insurance available after completion of 90-day introductory period

-        401-K retirement plan available after one year of employment

-        Option to participate in uniform program

-        Annual bonus incentives

About this role

Summary

Support lab operations, maintain samples, assist testing, ensure quality in food production.

Job title

Quality Control Lab Assistant - Food Manufacturing

Experience level

entry level

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

food manufacturing

Location requirements

Philadelphia, remote work not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

attention to detailorganizationstandard operating proceduresdata entryteamwork

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

lab operationsproduct qualitytesting
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Philadelphia, PA, USA

On-site City