Chemistry/Microbiology Lab Technician - Nights

Actalent • Cold Spring, MN • 10h ago

Entry-Level Microbiology/Chemistry QC Lab Technician

Job Description

As a QC Lab Technician, you will be responsible for performing quality control and laboratory functions essential to maintaining food safety and quality assurance within our manufacturing processes. You will engage in a balanced role, providing 50% focus on lab functions and 50% on production support.

Responsibilities

Perform microbiological analysis of products, water, and environment to support the Pre-Operation sanitation and HACCP program.

Collect samples accurately for product testing, including energy drinks, sweetener samples, raw and treated water, and sanitation rinse water.

Conduct analytical testing on energy drinks, such as CO2, air, volumes, crimp, torque, pH, brix, flavor, and seam checks.

Perform titratable acidity and HPLC analysis for caffeine and preservative levels in products.

Ensure the accuracy and calibration of all measuring devices.

Accurately record and document results from product analysis.

Ensure batching sheets are completed properly before sign-off and review ingredient labels, specs, weights, and regulatory documents.

Communicate with batching, production, and sanitation teams for documentation and specification review.

Pull finished goods samples for analytical and customer testing, and review labels for product release.

Conduct QA Line Checks every 4 hours during shifts and review GMPs and food safety standards.

Check temperatures and calibrations of equipment with supporting documentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

2 years of experience in food quality or an AA or BA/BS in a scientific discipline.

Experience in biology, chemistry, and QC.

Work Environment

You will work in a dynamic environment with both lab and floor functions, providing a balanced experience. The company is a contract mixing and bottling manufacturer with two manufacturing sites, each equipped with analytical and micro labs. Your shifts will be from 5:45 pm to 6:00 am on a rotating schedule, typically 2 days on, 2 days off, followed by a 3-day rotating weekend. The role offers significant growth opportunities within the organization and the industry.

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.

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 Aug 5, 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com 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.

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