• QC Lab Technician - Nights

    Actalent (Cold Spring, MN)


    Job Title: QC Lab Technician - Nights

    Job Description

    Join our dynamic team as a QC Lab Technician, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and safety of our products. This position offers a balanced combination of laboratory and floor functions, providing a comprehensive experience in both microbiology and chemistry. As a QC Lab Technician, you will perform a variety of quality control and laboratory tasks to support our Pre-Operation sanitation and HACCP program, ensuring the highest standards of food safety and product quality.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform microbiological analysis of products, water, and the environment to support Pre-Operation sanitation and HACCP program.

    + 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, and flavor analysis for bottles and cans.

    + Perform titratable acidity and HPLC analysis of products for caffeine and preservative levels.

    + Conduct taste, odor, and appearance analysis of finished products.

    + Ensure accuracy and calibration of all measuring devices.

    + Accurately record and document results from product analysis.

    + Ensure batching sheets are filled out correctly and within specifications.

    + Review ingredient labels, specs, weights, and regulatory documents for validation.

    + Communicate with batching, production, and sanitation teams to support QA functions.

    + Pull finished goods samples for analytical and customer testing.

    + Review labels and documents for release of finished products.

    + Perform QA line checks every 4 hours and review GMPs and food safety standards.

    + Check temperatures and calibrations of equipment with supporting documentation.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + 1-2 years of experience in Food QA/QC OR an AA or BA/BS in a scientific discipline.

    + Data/documentation skills and communication skills verified by references.

    Work Environment

    Work within a contract manufacturer with a balanced mix of lab and floor duties. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for internal growth and advancement. The team is well-structured with dedicated managers and supervisors ensuring smooth operations.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/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 Sep 19, 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.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.