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Quality Control Lab Technician Jobs in Minnesota

Actalent

QC Lab Technician - Nights

Saint Cloud, MN

$23/hr

QC Lab Technician Long-Term Opportunity | Offers Benefits | Excellent Hands-On Lab Exp. Join a dynamic team as a QC Lab Technician, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the quality and safety ...

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Actalent

QC Lab Technician

Minneapolis, MN

$25/hr

QC Lab Technician Medical Device | Offers Benefits | Day Shift This position is responsible for performing quality inspection in accordance with the requirements for ISO, FDA QSR, and company ...

Actalent

QC Laboratory Technician

Cold Spring, MN

$23/hr

QC Lab Technician Long-Term Opportunity | Offers Benefits | Excellent Hands-On Lab Exp. Join a dynamic team as a QC Lab Technician, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the quality and safety ...

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Ornua Co-operative Limited

Quality Lab Technician

Byron, MN · On-site

$19.75 - $25/hr

Quality Lab Technician Career Level: S1 Function: Operations Reports to: FSQA Supervisor Location ... Knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point applications to a food production facility ...

Ornua Co-operative Limited

Quality Lab Technician

Byron, MN · On-site

$19.75 - $25/hr

Quality Lab Technician Career Level: S1 Function: Operations Reports to: FSQA Supervisor Location ... Knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point applications to a food production facility ...

Bongards' Creameries

$77.37/hr

Lab Technician - Norwood, MN Be part of a legacy of excellence at Bongards Premium Cheese. Who We ... Sample Preparation for Lab, QC, FOSS and FQ analyzers. * Microbiological testing. * Accurate ...

Bongards' Creameries

Lab Technician

MN · On-site

$27 - $29/hr

Lab Technician - Norwood, MN Be part of a legacy of excellence at Bongards Premium Cheese. Who We ... Sample Preparation for Lab, QC, FOSS and FQ analyzers. * Microbiological testing. * Accurate ...

H.B Fuller

Quality Lab Technician

Fridley, MN

$26/hr

Quality Control Technician Fridley, MN Schedule: 12-hr Shifts: Day Shift (6am-6:30pm) 2-2-3 Schedule (Includes every other Saturday, Sunday, Monday) Pay: $26.00 per hour and up based on experience ...

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Grassland Dairy Products

Lab Technician - 2nd shift

New Ulm, MN · On-site

$19.50 - $25.75/hr

As a Lab Technician, you will be responsible for conducting routine laboratory tests and analysis ... Quality Control or Lab experience preferred. Category Quality Control Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time ...

Three Point Solutions, Inc.

Lab Technician

Elk River, MN · On-site

$20 - $26.75/hr

Lab Technician Client: Food Manufacturing Company Duration: 7 Months Location: Elk River, MN 55330 ... or Quality Control experience • Food manufacturing experience • Biology, Chemistry ...

System One

Lab Technician (Gluten Lab)

Crystal, MN · On-site

$23/hr

Lab Technician (Gluten Lab) Location: Minneapolis, MN Type: Contract Compensation: $23/hr Work ... Identifying and addressing quality control issues * Completing quality investigations in a thorough ...

System One

Lab Technician (Gluten Lab)

Crystal, MN · On-site

$23/hr

Lab Technician (Gluten Lab) Location: Minneapolis, MN Type: Contract Compensation: $23/hr Work ... Identifying and addressing quality control issues * Completing quality investigations in a thorough ...

System One

Lab Technician (Gluten Lab)

Crystal, MN · On-site

$23/hr

Lab Technician (Gluten Lab) Location: Minneapolis, MN Type: Contract Compensation: $23/hr Work ... Identifying and addressing quality control issues * Completing quality investigations in a thorough ...

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How much do quality control lab technician jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for quality control lab technician in Minnesota is $22.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.61 and $23.56 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a quality control lab technician?

Quality Control Lab Technicians are professionals who test and inspect products, materials, or processes in laboratories to ensure they meet established quality and safety standards. They use specialized equipment to analyze samples, record data, and report findings to help maintain product consistency and compliance. These technicians play a crucial role in industries such as pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, manufacturing, and environmental science. Their work helps prevent defects, ensures regulatory compliance, and protects consumer safety.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a quality control lab technician?

To thrive as a Quality Control Lab Technician, you need a solid background in chemistry or biology, attention to detail, and typically an associate's or bachelor's degree in a related field. Familiarity with laboratory equipment, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and analytical tools such as HPLC or GC, as well as knowledge of quality management systems like ISO, is often required. Strong problem-solving skills, teamwork, and effective communication help technicians accurately report data and collaborate with other departments. These skills ensure reliable product testing, regulatory compliance, and the overall safety and quality of manufactured goods.

What challenges do quality control lab technicians face in maintaining accuracy and consistency in test results?

Quality Control Lab Technicians often face challenges such as managing high sample volumes while ensuring meticulous attention to detail, adhering to strict testing protocols, and minimizing human error in data recording. They must also stay current with changing regulations and updated laboratory equipment or procedures. Effective communication with production and quality teams is essential to quickly address any discrepancies or non-conformances, ensuring that products consistently meet quality standards.

What is the difference between Quality Control Lab Technician vs Quality Assurance Specialist?

AspectQuality Control Lab TechnicianQuality Assurance Specialist
CredentialsAssociate's degree in science or related field, certifications like ASQ CQE (optional)Bachelor's degree in quality management, certifications like ASQ CQE or CQA
Work EnvironmentLaboratory setting, testing raw materials, in-process, and finished productsOffice and production environment, developing and implementing quality systems
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturing, pharmaceuticals, food productionManufacturing, pharmaceuticals, food industry, focusing on quality systems

While both roles focus on quality, the Quality Control Lab Technician primarily conducts laboratory testing to ensure product compliance, whereas the Quality Assurance Specialist develops and maintains quality systems and policies. The technician's role is more hands-on in testing, while the specialist oversees overall quality processes.

Quality Control Lab Technician jobs near you
Infographic showing various Quality Control Lab Technician job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 7% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 84% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,071 per year, or $22.1 per hour.

QC Lab technician II - 1st Shift

Lifecore Biomedical Inc

Chaska, MN • On-site

$25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Assist in performing environmental monitoring, personnel monitoring, and water collection activities to support manufacturing and testing needs.

  • Support the assessment of EM/PM plates for growth and ensure programs are conducted in accordance with internal and external requirements.

  • Perform routine laboratory support tasks such as ordering supplies and managing samples.

Job description

It's not what we make. It's what we make possible and the possibilities at Lifecore are endless!

This full-time position offers incredible benefits, a four-day work week, competitive pay, and a company culture focused on development and growth which includes promotion opportunities.

As a QC Lab Technician II, you will assist in ensuring the QC lab functions smoothly in support of manufacturing, development, validation, and stability studies by performing routine lab support activities. You will support environmental monitoring (EM), personnel monitoring (PM), and gowning programs to ensure they are conducted in accordance with internal and external requirements in support of manufacturing.

During your shift, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Perform EM, PM, and Non-viable (NV) sample collection as determined by production schedules.
  • Perform water collection to support testing needs.
  • Work with QC Microbiology leadership and Sterility Assurance to ensure the company's EM/PM program is effective, efficient and compliant with internal and external requirements.
  •  Assess EM/PM plates for growth Perform laboratory support tasks such as ordering and sample management

To qualify as a QC Lab Technician II, you'll need the following:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 2-5 years of production or quality control GMP experience
  • Environmental monitoring, cleanroom or gowning experience
  • Basic understanding of biological technology and methodology 
  • Ability to qualify to ISO 5/6 gowning standards

Monday - Thursday, 6:00am - 3:30pm and Friday, 6:00am - 10:00am

Starting pay: $25.00/hour

Lifecore offers a highly competitive total rewards package, including:

  • Opportunities to learn and grow with a well-respected company
  • Competitive compensation with annual reviews and a company-wide incentive bonus
  • Benefits that start the first of the month after you join Lifecore as a full time employee:
    • 3 medical insurance plans to fit your needs and budget including an HSA Plan with a generous company contribution.
    • Low cost dental and vision insurance
    • Short term disability, long term disability and life insurance all 100% company paid
    • 3 weeks PTO in the first year (increases to 4 weeks after just 2 years!)
    • 9 paid company holidays plus 2 personal holidays
    • Paid family leave
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • 401k plan with company matching contribution

Meet Lifecore Biomedical, LLC:

Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. (Nasdaq: LFCR) is a fully integrated contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that offers highly differentiated capabilities in the development, fill and finish of sterile injectable pharmaceutical products in syringes, vials, and cartridges, including complex formulations. As a leading manufacturer of premium, injectable-grade hyaluronic acid, Lifecore brings more than 40 years of expertise as a partner for global and emerging biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies across multiple therapeutic categories. 

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