Brew QC Lab Technician: Microbiology & Chemistry

Actalent; Cold Spring (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

HSA

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a QC Lab Technician for a contract-to-hire role based in Cold Spring, MN. 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.

Join a dynamic team dedicated to food safety and quality, conducting tests on products, water, and the environment while collaborating with batching, production, and sanitation teams to review specifications and QA processes.

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 techniques

Analytical testing

Food safety

Education

AA or BA/BS degree

Tools

HPLC

pH meters

CO2 testing

Job description

Actalent is seeking a QC Lab Technician for a contract-to-hire role based in Cold Spring, MN. 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.

Join a dynamic team dedicated to food safety and quality, conducting tests on products, water, and the environment while collaborating with batching, production, and sanitation teams to review specifications and QA processes.