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Actalent Laboratory Technician in Cold Spring, Minnesota
Laboratory Technician - Hiring May Grads
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 or an AA or BA/BS degree in a scientific discipline.
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 May 1, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.