Brewing QC Lab: Microbiology & Chemistry

Actalent; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is hiring a QC Lab Technician in Elk River, MN. The role focuses on microbiological and analytical testing to support our pre-operation sanitation and HACCP programs, ensuring top-tier product quality and safety.

The successful candidate will perform analyses of products, water, and environments, maintain calibration of equipment, and document results. Onsite, full-time contract-to-hire with competitive hourly pay and benefits expected.

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.

Education

AA or BA/BS degree in a scientific discipline

HS Diploma and +1-2 years of experience may also qualify

Job description

Actalent is hiring a QC Lab Technician in Elk River, MN. The role focuses on microbiological and analytical testing to support our pre-operation sanitation and HACCP programs, ensuring top-tier product quality and safety.

The successful candidate will perform analyses of products, water, and environments, maintain calibration of equipment, and document results. Onsite, full-time contract-to-hire with competitive hourly pay and benefits expected.