Laboratory Supervisor within a QC Production Environment

Excellent Opportunity for Growth | Offers Benefits | Day Shift

Job Description

We are seeking a QC Laboratory Supervisor to oversee the day shift, managing one lead and three quality technicians. This role supports both Quality Control and Laboratory functions as well as Quality Assurance and Production Support functions, ensuring food safety and product quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological analysis of products, water, and environment to support Pre-Operation sanitation and HACCP program.
• Accurately collect samples for product testing, including energy drinks, sweetener samples, raw water, treated water, sanitation rinse water, and post sanitation swabbing.
• Conduct analytical testing on energy drinks, including CO2, air, volumes, crimp, torque, pH, brix, flavor, and other parameters.
• Perform Titratable Acidity analysis, HPLC analysis for caffeine and preservative levels, and T.O.A. of finished products.
• Ensure accuracy and calibration of all measuring devices.
• Record and document results from product analysis accurately.
• Ensure batching sheets are filled out properly and within specifications before signing off.
• Review ingredient labels, specifications, weights, and regulatory documents to validate the batching/recipe.
• Communicate with batching, production, and sanitation teams to pull documents, review specifications, and provide QA support.
• Pull finished goods samples from production for analytical testing and customer testing requirements.
• Review labels and documents for the release of finished products.
• Perform QA Line Checks every 4 hours during the shift.
• Review GMPs and adherence to Food Safety Standards for production.
• Check temperatures and calibrations of equipment with supporting documentation.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Wet Chemistry and Aseptic Technique.
• Experience in Quality Control and performing line checks and inspections.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Experience with manufacturing line audits and laboratory work.
• Experience in Biology and Chemistry is preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience in QC

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• AA or BA/BS in a Scientific Discipline.
• Previous lead or oversight experience

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $28.00/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 St. Cloud,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 5, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are 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

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $26 - $28