Brew QC Lab Technician: Microbiology & Analysis

Actalent; Cold Spring (MN); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 3,582,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Entry Level Lab Technician to join a vibrant brewing-industry lab in Cold Spring, MN. You will perform microbiological and analytical testing to support pre-operation sanitation and HACCP programs, ensuring product quality and safety.

This contract-to-hire role offers hands-on experience with a range of analytical techniques and sample handling in a brewery-adjacent lab environment. The position requires an AA/BA/BS in a scientific discipline or a HS diploma with 1-2 years

Qualifications

• AA or BA/BS degree in a scientific discipline.
• HS Diploma and +1-2 years of experience may also qualify.

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.

Skills

Microbiology analysis

Analytical testing

Documentation

Quality assurance communication

Education

AA or BA/BS in a scientific discipline

HS Diploma with 1-2 years experience

Tools

HPLC

CO2 measurement

pH meter

brix refractometer

Seam checks

Job description

Actalent is seeking an Entry Level Lab Technician to join a vibrant brewing-industry lab in Cold Spring, MN. You will perform microbiological and analytical testing to support pre-operation sanitation and HACCP programs, ensuring product quality and safety.

This contract-to-hire role offers hands-on experience with a range of analytical techniques and sample handling in a brewery-adjacent lab environment. The position requires an AA/BA/BS in a scientific discipline or a HS diploma with 1-2 years