[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Kraft Heinz Company jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kraft-heinz-company/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Kraft Heinz Company · Davenport Plant (New), IA # Quality Lab Technician Davenport Plant, Iowa, United States of America Skilled Trades & Maintenance Listed on Kraft Heinz Company’s official careers site. Posted August 20, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Kraft Heinz Company’s careers site →](https://jobs.kraftheinz.com/careers/job/1970324837501641) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Kraft Heinz Company](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kraft-heinz-company/) / Quality Lab Technician ## Job description Perform routine microbiological testing of product, environmental, water, and production samples. Support and execute sanitation verification testing, shelf-life studies and other microbiological testing to verify critical limits for critical processes. Collect production and environmental samples according to established sampling plans and procedures. Perform aseptic techniques, pipetting, serial dilutions, plating, media preparation, and result interpretation Accurately document, review, and enter laboratory results into applicable systems. Perform required laboratory controls, equipment checks, and calibration activities. Identify and promptly communicate OOS results, control failures, sampling issues, equipment concerns, and other testing deviations. Participate in proficiency testing program and internal laboratory audit process for internal factory laboratories. Perform tasks such as managing inventory as needed. Maintain accurate sample identification, traceability, and sample integrity. Follow GLPs, GMPs, laboratory safety requirements, and applicable food safety procedures. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment. Communicate effectively with Quality, Productions, and laboratory personnel, including shift-to-shift hand offs. Cross-train in laboratory functions and support team coverage as needed. Participate in laboratory improvement projects and other assigned activities. Other duties as assigned. High school diploma or GED required. Science-related education or experience, including microbiology, biology, chemistry, food science, medical laboratory science, environmental science, or a related field. Previous laboratory or microbiology experience preferred. Ability to learn and accurately perform laboratory testing and sampling procedures. Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation. Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills Ability to recognize and appropriately escalate unusual results, testing issues, or potential food safety concerns. Ability to work safely in a microbiology laboratory that handles pathogens. Food manufacturing, environmental monitoring, or pathogen testing a plus but not required. Must be able to work assigned shift with prompt and regular attendance, weekends or overtime as needed. Ability to walk, sit, stand, climb, work near moving equipment, occasionally lift up to 25lbs, operate a computer, keyboard/typing, communicate in-person and via telephone, complete paperwork responsibilities. Physical demands include but not limited to Frequent activity or conditions sustained 1/3 to 2/3 of working hours; upright stance, keyboard or text input; sedentary - occasionally exerting 0-10 lbs. of force, limited movement from workstation for brief period of time. Cold environment for collection times. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Aug 20, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 59 days - Location: Davenport Plant, Iowa, United States of America[Apply on Kraft Heinz Company’s careers site →](https://jobs.kraftheinz.com/careers/job/1970324837501641) ## More jobs at Kraft Heinz Company ### [12 Hour Off Shift Industrial Mechanic](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kraft-heinz-company/jobs/a635d9c014892f53652f/) Davenport Plant, Iowa, United States of America ### [Process Owner](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kraft-heinz-company/jobs/0d1081cd9edaaaf6e161/) Davenport Plant, Iowa, United States of America ### [Production Supervisor 3rd shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kraft-heinz-company/jobs/6256af48228ada93fe86/) Davenport Plant, Iowa, United States of America ### [Quality Supervisor](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kraft-heinz-company/jobs/850031a1dca39976ccb2/) Davenport Plant, Iowa, United States of America ### [AMT Journeyman (Machine Repair) - 2nd shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kraft-heinz-company/jobs/0a120f6b4ef73d4d1de2/) Holland Factory, Michigan, United States of America, Holland, MI, USA ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Food Safety Quality Regulatory Lab Technician - 10 hour rotating shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cargill/jobs/2dfc72b2eb5b8974e3c5/) Cargill · Wichita, Kansas ### [Tech II, Quality Lab](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nutrien/jobs/388697055e8939a7a180/) Nutrien · Kerman, CA, USA ### [Quality and Regulatory Specialist - Flamability Lab](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sgs/jobs/2b66c9fff41db9ba7132/) SGS · Farmingdale, NY, United States ### [Quality Control Lab Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/crh/jobs/b36be72060d50d2ea5c6/) CRH · Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States ### [Lab Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cardinal-health/jobs/3ba52099d6f0252ec554/) Cardinal Health · Augusta, GA OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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