QC Lab Technician - Nights
Actalent, Cold Spring, MN, United States
Job Description : Join a dynamic team dedicated to ensuring food safety and quality through rigorous laboratory and production support functions. As a QC Lab Technician, you will perform microbiological and analytical testing to support our Pre-Operation sanitation and HACCP program, ensuring the highest standards of product quality and safety.
Responsibilities
Perform microbiological analysis of products, water, and the environment to support food safety programs.
Collect and test samples from products such as energy drinks, sweeteners, and water without compromising sample validity.
Conduct analytical testing on bottles and cans, including CO₂, air, volume, pH, brix, flavor, seam checks, and more.
Analyze Titratable Acidity and perform HPLC analysis for caffeine and preservative levels.
Ensure the accuracy and calibration of measuring devices.
Accurately document and record results from product analyses.
Complete and review batching sheets, ingredient labels, specs, and regulatory documents.
Communicate with batching, production, and sanitation teams to review specifications and support quality assurance functions.
Pull finished goods samples for analytical and customer testing.
Conduct QA Line Checks every 4 hours, reviewing GMPs and adherence to food safety standards.
Qualifications
2 years of experience in food quality/related quality role OR an AA or BA/BS degree in a scientific discipline.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cold Spring, MN.
Pay
$23.00/hr.
Benefits
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
Fully onsite position in Cold Spring, MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2026.
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
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Responsibilities
Perform microbiological analysis of products, water, and the environment to support food safety programs.
Collect and test samples from products such as energy drinks, sweeteners, and water without compromising sample validity.
Conduct analytical testing on bottles and cans, including CO₂, air, volume, pH, brix, flavor, seam checks, and more.
Analyze Titratable Acidity and perform HPLC analysis for caffeine and preservative levels.
Ensure the accuracy and calibration of measuring devices.
Accurately document and record results from product analyses.
Complete and review batching sheets, ingredient labels, specs, and regulatory documents.
Communicate with batching, production, and sanitation teams to review specifications and support quality assurance functions.
Pull finished goods samples for analytical and customer testing.
Conduct QA Line Checks every 4 hours, reviewing GMPs and adherence to food safety standards.
Qualifications
2 years of experience in food quality/related quality role OR an AA or BA/BS degree in a scientific discipline.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cold Spring, MN.
Pay
$23.00/hr.
Benefits
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
Fully onsite position in Cold Spring, MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2026.
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
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