QC Lab Technician - Nights

QC Lab Technician - Nights

Join a dynamic team as a QC Lab Technician, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the quality and safety of products through rigorous testing and analysis. This position offers a balanced mix of laboratory and production floor responsibilities, providing valuable experience in both microbiological and chemical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological analysis of products, water, and environment to support sanitation and HACCP programs for food safety.
• Collect and test samples for products, including energy drinks and various water samples, ensuring the validity of each test.
• Conduct analytical testing on energy drinks and related products, including CO2, air, volume, crimp, torque, pH, brix, flavor, and seam checks.
• Analyze titratable acidity and perform HPLC analysis for caffeine and preservative levels.
• Conduct TOA assessments of finished products, evaluating taste, odor, and appearance.
• Ensure the accuracy and calibration of all measuring devices.
• Document and record results from product analysis accurately.
• Fill out batching sheets accurately and ensure specifications are met.
• Review ingredient labels, specifications, and regulatory documents to validate batching and recipes.
• Communicate with production and sanitation teams to support QA functions.
• Pull finished goods samples from production for analytical and customer testing.
• Review labels and documents for the release of finished products.
• Perform a QA line check every four hours to ensure adherence to food safety standards and equipment calibration.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in wet chemistry and aseptic techniques.
• Quality control and documentation skills.
• Experience with manufacturing line audits and laboratory operations.
• Background in biology and chemistry.
• Proficiency in QC checks and line inspections.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in food quality or an AA/BA/BS in a scientific discipline.
• Strong data and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Work Environment

Work in a contract mixing and bottling manufacturing setting, which includes a full brewery operation. The role operates on a rotating schedule from 5:45 PM to 6:00 AM, typically involving two days on, two days off, and a rotating three-day weekend. The work environment is split evenly between lab and floor functions, offering a well-rounded experience in both micro and chemistry domains.

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 individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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 Sep 14, 2026.

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