QC Lab Technician - Nights
Job in
Cold Spring, Stearns County, Minnesota, 56320, USA
Listed on 2026-06-06
Listing for:
Actalent
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-06
Job specializations:
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Technician/ Inspector, Quality Control / Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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.
Additional
Skills & 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 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.
Final date to receive applications
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 17, 2026.
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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