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
- 2 years of experience in food quality/related quality role OR an AA or BA/BS degree in a scientific discipline.
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cold Spring, MN.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/hr.
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)
This is a fully onsite position in Cold Spring,MN.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jun 17, 2026.
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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
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