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Job Title: QC Lab Technician

Job Description

Join our team as a QC Lab Technician, where you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and safety of our products. This position involves a balance of quality control and laboratory functions, as well as quality assurance and production support. You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, gaining experience in both microbiological and analytical testing, as well as supporting various production processes.

Responsibilities

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

+ Collect samples for product testing, including energy drinks, sweetener samples, raw water, treated water, sanitation rinse water, and post sanitation swabbing.

+ Conduct analytical testing for energy drinks, including CO2, air, volumes, crimp, torque, pH, brix, flavor, and seam check.

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

+ Conduct T.O.A. analysis for finished products (Taste, Odor, Appearance) and ensure accuracy and calibration of measuring devices.

+ Accurately record and document results from product analysis.

+ Ensure batching sheets are filled out correctly and review ingredient labels, specs, and regulatory documents for validation.

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

+ Pull finished goods samples for analytical and customer testing and perform QA Line Checks every 4 hours.

+ Review labels and documents for the release of finished products and check equipment temperatures and calibrations.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in wet chemistry and aseptic technique.

+ Strong quality control and documentation skills.

+ Knowledge in line check and inspection, QC checks, and laboratory audits.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ 2 years of experience in food quality or an AA or BA/BS in a scientific discipline.

+ Strong data/documentation and communication skills.

Work Environment

The role is based at a contract mixing and bottling manufacturer with a full brewery. You will work in a setting that includes two manufacturing sites, each with analytical and micro labs. The position involves a rotating schedule of 5:45 PM to 6:00 AM, typically with 2 days on, 2 days off, followed by a 3-day rotating weekend. You will spend 50% of your time on the lab floor and 50% in the lab, providing a balanced work environment. The team is supportive and focused on long-term fit, with opportunities for advancement and professional growth.

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 St. Cloud,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 6, 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.