Lab Technician

AppleOne Employment Services; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Lewiston, ME seeks a Lab Technician for a contracted project. The role focuses on sensory evaluation, product proofing, and regulatory compliance within a world-class spirits portfolio.

You will maintain high-volume quality systems and execute SOPs to ensure product integrity. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in lab/QC, a chemistry-related degree, strong communication, and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Experience in lab/QC or related field.
• Chemistry or related degree required.
• Good communication skills (oral and written).
• Proficient with MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook).
• Experience in alcohol beverage industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate ingredients and finished products to meet specifications.
• Conduct quality audits and provide feedback to frontline team on quality results.
• Participate in and lead problem solving activities.

Skills

Lab/QC experience

Sensory evaluation

Regulatory compliance

SOP execution

MS Office

Education

Chemistry or related degree

Two-year degree preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

We are seeking an analytical and detail-driven Lab Technician for a contracted project in Lewiston ME, who is experienced in sensory evaluation, product proofing, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate is an expert in maintaining high-volume laboratory quality systems, executing standard operating procedures (SOPs), and delivering real-time quality feedback to production lines. If you are passionate about blending scientific precision with the art of spirits production to ensure excellence across a world class spirits company's diverse product portfolio, this role is for you!

Responsibilities:

• Laboratory Technician (Contract) evaluates ingredients and finished products to ensure both meet specifications.
• Additionally, performs quality audits and provides feedback to frontline team members on quality results and performance.
• Participates in and leads problem solving activities.

Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Chemistry or related degree.
• Excellent oral & written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Office products (word, excel and outlook).
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• 2 year degree required PREFERRED Bachelor's degree.
• Experience in alcohol beverage industry.

Experience:

• 1 to 3 years lab/QC or related experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to pick up and/or move objects up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Strong communication skills.
• Distinguish flavors through taste and smell.
• Ability to work in fumes or airborne particles conditions.
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
• Noise level at work station is moderate (business office with computer printers).
• Ability to work 8 hour shift.
• Ability to work overtime if necessary.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to pay attention to detail.
• In-person job attendance.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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