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Job Title: Lab Technician

Job Description

The Lab Technician works as part of a quality and microbiology team to perform product testing, analysis, documentation, and reporting to ensure safe, high-quality beverage products reach the market. This role directly supports product conformance, performance, and product claims through routine laboratory testing, environmental monitoring, and quality documentation on either 1st shift (6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Monday–Friday) or 3rd shift (10:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m., Sunday–Thursday).

Responsibilities

• Perform daily product testing to verify quality, safety, and compliance with customer specifications.
• Prepare samples and conduct laboratory analyses for microbiology and chemistry testing.
• Document and communicate test results clearly using customer specifications and internal standards.
• Advise the Quality team of test results and potential quality or food safety issues.
• Prepare and support corrective actions when test results fall outside specifications.
• Complete daily environmental and water testing to monitor facility hygiene and process control.
• Assist with calibrating and preparing the HPLC for routine testing.
• Operate and maintain the autoclave for sterilization of equipment and materials.
• Conduct allergen testing to verify compliance with allergen control programs.
• Perform titration analyses, including sulfuric acid, caustic, and vitamin C verification tests.
• Assist other lab technicians with in-line quality checks on production lines.
• Support CO2 delivery receipt testing to verify incoming materials meet quality standards.
• Complete all required quality and food safety paperwork accurately and on time.
• Follow laboratory, GMP, and food safety protocols aligned with FDA, USDA, and GFSI-benchmarked standards such as HACCP, SQF, BRC, and AIB.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized laboratory work area.

Essential Skills

• Associate’s (AS) or Bachelor’s (BS) degree in a relevant scientific field such as microbiology, biology, chemistry, or a related discipline.
• Hands-on microbiology laboratory experience; academic (school) lab experience is acceptable.
• Hands-on chemistry laboratory experience; academic (school) lab experience is acceptable.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work based on the most urgent needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with basic microbiology techniques and laboratory safety practices.
• Familiarity with basic chemistry techniques, including titrations and solution preparation.
• Ability to accurately document, interpret, and communicate laboratory test results.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to quality and food safety procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience or exposure to quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) processes in a laboratory or food/beverage environment.
• Knowledge of FDA, USDA, HACCP, GMP, SQF, BRC, AIB, and GFSI-related quality and food safety standards.
• Prior experience working as a lab technician in a food, beverage, or manufacturing setting.
• Comfort working with HPLC equipment, autoclaves, and allergen testing methods.
• Interest in ongoing professional development supported by education reimbursement programs.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to collaborate effectively with quality and production teams.

Work Environment

This position is based in a beverage manufacturing facility with an on-site micro/quality laboratory.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Random Lake, WI.

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $27.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Random Lake,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 2026.

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