Quality Assurance Lab & Regulatory Technician

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Assurance Lab & Regulatory Technician to join their team near Minneapolis, MN. This role is pivotal in ensuring product safety and regulatory compliance across both animal and plant product divisions. You will monitor lab results, support quality programs, and maintain documentation to uphold high standards. If you have a passion for quality assurance and a keen eye for detail, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing company dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality products.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in quality control/assurance in manufacturing or related industry.
• Strong analytical and documentation abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report lab results for raw materials and finished goods.
• Support quality program by reviewing procedures and conducting inspections.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Documentation Abilities

Regulatory Compliance

Communication Skills

Organization Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Science

Tools

ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasma)

TraceGains

Job description

Quality Assurance Lab & Regulatory Technician

Quality Assurance Lab & Regulatory Technician

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Base pay range

$45,000.00/yr - $55,000.00/yr

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Kelly Science has an Immediate opening for a Quality Assurance Lab & Regulatory Tech for our growing client near Minneapolis, MN

Are you passionate about product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance? Join a team where your attention to detail, science-driven mindset, and organizational skills will make a real impact across both animal and plant product divisions. We're looking for a Quality Assurance Lab and Regulatory Technician to support our mission of delivering safe, high-quality products while ensuring compliance with internal standards and external regulatory bodies.

What You’ll Do

• Monitor, analyze, and report lab results for raw materials and finished goods—flagging any out-of-spec results to protect product integrity.
• Support the company’s Quality Program by reviewing and developing procedures, conducting visual inspections, and analyzing product samples.
• Perform laboratory tests including ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasma) analysis, moisture, and water activity (aW) testing.
• Maintain sample retain libraries and assist in troubleshooting product quality issues.
• Participate in the hold/release system for finished goods and contribute to quality audits (e.g., Safe Feed/Safe Food, HACCP).
• Oversee documentation in TraceGains, including supplier records, formulas (Brill and Adage), and compliance documentation.
• Maintain state licensing and registration for animal nutrition and agronomy.
• Foster a strong food safety culture in alignment with cGMPs, food defense, and quality policies across production and warehousing.

What You Bring

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field is a plus.
• Experience: 1–3 years in quality control/assurance in manufacturing, food/feed, or related industry.
• Certifications: PCQI preferred (but not required).
• Skills:
• Strong analytical and documentation abilities.
• Comfortable with lab equipment and procedures such as ICP, moisture, aW, and flash point analysis.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and documentation, state licensing, and customer forms.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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