QC Laboratory Technician

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

Entry Level | Lab Environment | Excellent Benefits

This is a very rare opportunity to work in the brewing industry with both chemistry and microbiology techniques!

Job Description

Join a dynamic team dedicated to ensuring food safety and quality through rigorous laboratory and production support functions. As a QC Lab Technician, 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.

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.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

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

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. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.