Quality Lab Technician – Day Shift, QC & Compliance

Hawkins Inc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Hawkins, Inc. in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Quality Lab Technician to inspect and verify product quality against customer specifications. The role covers sampling, analysis, documentation, and internal audits across production stages.

A science degree or equivalent experience is required, with preference for regulated manufacturing experience and strong MS Office skills. The position offers a 7:00am–3:30pm shift, $24 per hour plus 5% bonus eligibility, and comprehensive benefits including

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent experience
• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment preferred (ISO, SQF, FAMI-Q5, IPEC, etc.)
• Experience with testing methodology and the ability to analyze and interpret results
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft applications - Outlook, Word, Excel
• Problem solving, trouble shooting, time management and organization skills
• Ability to communicate well with all disciplines and levels at the facility and corporate

Responsibilities

• Dispose for receipt, inspection, and release of materials and packaging
• Issue and file batch records, labels, and facility docs
• Create and issue Certificates of Analysis for shipments
• Review COA and verify against internal specs
• Review department systems to improve processes
• Maintain laboratory equipment
• Facilitate third‑party testing on materials and final product
• Apply quality and safety standards and report incidents
• Perform other related duties as needed

Skills

Regulated manufacturing

Testing methodology

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Hawkins, Inc. in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Quality Lab Technician to inspect and verify product quality against customer specifications. The role covers sampling, analysis, documentation, and internal audits across production stages.

A science degree or equivalent experience is required, with preference for regulated manufacturing experience and strong MS Office skills. The position offers a 7:00am–3:30pm shift, $24 per hour plus 5% bonus eligibility, and comprehensive benefits including