QC Lab Technician - Nights

About the role

Join a dynamic team as a QC Lab Technician, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the quality and safety of products through rigorous testing and analysis. This position offers a balanced mix of laboratory and production floor responsibilities, providing valuable experience in both microbiological and chemical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological analysis of products, water, and environment to support sanitation and HACCP programs for food safety.
• Collect and test samples for products, including energy drinks and various water samples, ensuring the validity of each test.
• Conduct analytical testing on energy drinks and related products, including CO2, air, volume, crimp, torque, pH, brix, flavor, and seam checks.
• Analyze titratable acidity and perform HPLC analysis for caffeine and preservative levels.
• Conduct TOA assessments of finished products, evaluating taste, odor, and appearance.
• Ensure the accuracy and calibration of all measuring devices.
• Document and record results from product analysis accurately.
• Fill out batching sheets accurately and ensure specifications are met.
• Review ingredient labels, specifications, and regulatory documents to validate batching and recipes.
• Communicate with production and sanitation teams to support QA functions.
• Pull finished goods samples from production for analytical and customer testing.
• Review labels and documents for the release of finished products.
• Perform a QA line check every four hours to ensure adherence to food safety standards and equipment calibration.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in wet chemistry and aseptic techniques.
• Quality control and documentation skills.
• Experience with manufacturing line audits and laboratory operations.
• Background in biology and chemistry.
• Proficiency in QC checks and line inspections.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in food quality or an AA/BA/BS in a scientific discipline.
• Strong data and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Work Environment

Work in a contract mixing and bottling manufacturing setting, which includes a full brewery operation. The role operates on a rotating schedule from 5:45 PM to 6:00 AM, typically involving two days on, two days off, and a rotating three-day weekend. The work environment is split evenly between lab and floor functions, offering a well-rounded experience in both micro and chemistry domains.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cold Spring, MN. This is a fully onsite position.