QC Laboratory Technician – Entry Level

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.

This is a Contract to Hire, fully onsite position based out of St. Cloud, MN. The position is anticipated to close on Oct 1, 2026.

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.
• 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.

Requirements

2 years of experience in food quality or an AA/BA/BS in a scientific discipline or bachelors degree in chemistry, biology, or related.

Benefits

• 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)

Pay

$21.00 - $21.00/hr (fixed hourly rate)