The incumbent supports implementation of HACCP, SOP, SSOP, SQF, R&D, and performs laboratory functions. Completes documentation and carries out responsibilities in accordance with company policies and procedures. Primary Functions: + Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) training, along with company pre-requisite programs, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), and Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOP’s). Observe team members to ensure compliance; coach as necessary. + Perform instrument calibration, perform product testing (chemical and physical), data analysis, quantifications, and confirming specifications. + Record, and enter all chemistry results; inform management of any results that are outside the acceptable spec range for chemistry + Review of lethality documentation for accuracy and completeness and follow Good Documentation Practices (GDPs). + Perform pre-operational inspections after Clean in Place has taken place. Secondary Functions: + Clean all lab equipment, and surfaces daily or as needed. + Test and verify that packaged meat chemistries are within specification. + Ability to comply with the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards (i.e. SQF) + Performs other duties and responsibilities, as necessary.  Schedule: Friday-Sunday 10am-10pm Required: Bachelor’s degree in Science or Technical/Business area, Associates degree in science or laboratory, past quality experience in food industry, past quality experience in non-food industry The starting rate for this role is $22/hr. - $24.50/hr (plus shift premium). Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Link’s Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Jack Link’s provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit, and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant / office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet / slippery floors. Travel may be required. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Jack Link’s provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law. E-VERIFY: Jack Link’s is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.  For information about the E-Verify program, please visit:  http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees