Quality Lab Tech Days +$5k Sign on Bonus - Rochester, MN

About Kerry

Where You'll Work

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.

2402 7th Street NW Rochester, MN 55901

Compensation Data

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $29.00/hr. per hour.  Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role.  Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.  The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.  Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement.  This job posting is anticipated to expire on 12-2026.

We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the review and assessment of applications and assist with scheduling interviews. We do not use AI to make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.

What's In It for You

What You'll Do

• Ensures that products and QC practices are in compliance with Kerry standards and local, state and federal regulations, as well as customer requirements.


• Gives input and assists in the development of QC procedures, policies, and philosophies. Supports equipment and Out-Of-Specification troubleshooting. 


• Interprets and evaluates Out-Of-Specification QC test results against established specifications and industry practices. Leads product customer complaint and non-conformance investigations with Root Cause Analysis (RCAAPs) with a cross functional team. Ensures that they are actioned and closed in a timely manner.


• Ensures all non-conformances pertaining to the lab are entered correctly into the Intelex database and are assigned to coordinators for investigation. Work cross-functionally in root cause analysis and investigations following site and product non-conformances. Work with production teams to drive completion of corrective action plans.


• Aids in the introduction and set-up of new products and testing requirements in SAP.


• Aids in the completion of external requests of samples and shelf-life extensions.


• Aids the Quality team in Preventive Controls checks PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) related actions.


• Coordinates all calibrations and PMs of lab equipment.


• Purchases lab equipment/materials and ensures proper inventories are held.


• Perform routine factory-based food safety and quality standards inspections and audits including (but not an exhaustive list): Fabrication inspections, GMP, Hygiene Verification audits, foreign body inspections, layered confirmation audits, logging all non-conformances.

What You'll Need To Succeed

• 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 

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk and stand regularly; climb stairs and ladders


• Reach, bend/stoop, crouch, squat, push/pull, and manipulate frequently


• Frequently lift product up to 50 pounds from various positions


• Talking, hearing, vision, reading, and writing required


• Work primarily indoors, with occasional outdoor tasks


• Exposure to humidity, dust, fumes, noise, and chemical agents; hearing protection required


• Floor surfaces may be wet; temperature varies by season and task


• Exposure to confined spaces including tank