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QC Lab Lead - Direct Hire

Cold Spring, MN 56320

Job Category: Manufacturing Job ID: 45427444 Pay Rate: $24-25.50 / hour Jobs Office: St.Cloud

Job Description

Bring your expertise to this new role! Doherty Staffing Solutions is partnering with a leading beverage packaging company in Cold Spring, MN. We’re seeking candidates for a QC Lab Lead role. Compensation for this direct hire opportunity ranges between $24.00-$25.50 per hour, depending on skills and experience. Interested? Read more below!

What the QC Lab Lead will do:
  • Perform microbiological analysis of products, water and environment
  • Accurately collect samples for testing, including energy drinks, sweetener samples, raw water, treated water, sanitation rinse water and post sanitation swabbing without compromising validity of test sample
  • Identify and complete Gluten Free and Allergen testing
  • Ensure batching sheets are filled out properly and within specifications before signing off
  • Perform product testing pertaining to energy drinks, including but not limited to CO2, air, volumes, seam check, PH, brix, flavor, and any others as required
  • Perform Titratable Acidity analysis of products
  • Perform HPLC analysis of products for caffeine and preservative levels
  • Ensure accuracy of all measuring devices, including their calibration
  • Accurately record and document results from product analysis
  • Update titration folders and micro folders for new products and formulas
What you need to be a QC Lab Lead:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Biochemistry is preferred
  • 3+ years of industrial experience in a leadership role within Quality Control Department in a food or beverage production facility is preferred, but not required
  • Knowledge of wide variety of analytical testing equipment and microbial testing
  • Extended standing on hard surfaces.
  • Ability to regularly bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations  
  • Ability to communicate with all levels of employees, vendors, customers, and visitors
Take the next step in your career today! Click APPLY NOW to complete our mobile-friendly, online application. For questions or further information about the QC Lab Lead positions, please call or text our St. Cloud jobs office directly at (320) 253-4473.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401k match after eligibility periods.
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