Sensory Lab Technician - Spirits QC & Compliance

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

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.