QC Lab Technician - Day Shift

QC Lab Technician - Day Shift

We are seeking a detail-oriented QC Lab Technician to join our team. The role includes performing quality control and laboratory functions to ensure food safety and support production. This position offers a good mix of lab and floor functions, making it a valuable experience for future career growth.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological analysis of products, water, and environment to support Pre-Operation sanitation and HACCP programs.
• Accurately collect samples for product testing, including energy drinks, sweetener samples, raw water, treated water, sanitation rinse water, and post sanitation swabbing.
• Conduct analytical testing of energy drinks, including CO2, air, volumes, crimp, torque, pH, brix, flavor, seam check, and titratable acidity.
• Perform HPLC analysis of products for caffeine and preservative levels.
• Ensure accuracy and calibration of all measuring devices.
• Record and document results from product analysis accurately.
• Ensure batching sheets are filled out properly and within specifications.
• Review ingredient labels, specs, weights, and regulatory documents to validate batching/recipe.
• Communicate with batching, production, and sanitation teams to review specifications and support QA functions.
• Pull finished goods samples from production for analytical and customer testing requirements.
• Perform QA Line Checks every 4 hours during the shift.
• Review GMPs and adherence to Food Safety Standards for production.
• Check temperatures and calibrations of equipment with supporting documentation.

Essential Skills

• 2 years of experience in food industry or AA or BA/BS in a Scientific Discipline.
• Proficiency in wet chemistry, aseptic techniques, and quality control.
• Experience with manufacturing line audits and laboratory procedures

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cold Spring, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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