Quality Lab Technician

Quality Lab Technician Alexandria, MN Pay Rate: $25.50 - $27.50 per hour Shift: Days (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM) or Nights (8:00 PM - 8:00 AM) Strong Eyes. Steady Hands. Solid Work. As a Quality Lab Technician in Alexandria, your job is to protect the process. You'll check, measure, and approve the work that keeps production moving forward. Required Skills High school diploma or GED required; college degree or certification in a biology-related field preferred. Prior food lab experience or coursework in microbiology, biology, or related fields. Strong working knowledge of aseptic systems, processes, and practices. Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing is a plus. Proficient in Microsoft Excel; knowledge of Word and PowerPoint preferred. Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment, manage multiple priorities, and make decisions under pressure. Must be able to stand for long periods, perform repetitive tasks, and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus. Your Pay and Perks Good Weekly Pay: Get paid what you're worth. Real Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision. Plan Ahead: A 401(k) option is ready when you are. A Day Keeping Quality Tight Coordinate and monitor packaging quality to maximize product integrity. Perform quality tests, including pH checks, solids analysis, CIP testing, ATP, allergen, micro, and visual inspections. Conduct package teardowns and investigate product spoilage issues. Calibrate and operate lab testing equipment accurately. Maintain retention samples and manage lab inventory levels. Accurately complete and maintain quality documentation. Communicate lab results with production operators and supervisors. Support plant safety initiatives, including inspections, meetings, and hazard reporting. Promote teamwork and assist in training new team members as needed. The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs. Staffmark is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Staffmark offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Staffmark is an E-Verify employer. See our Privacy Notice for Candidates and Employees/Contractors at By applying, you consent to receive AI-generated and non-AI-generated calls, texts, or emails from Staffmark Group, its affiliates, and partners. Frequency varies and message/data rates may apply. Reply STOP to cancel or HELP for help. #J-18808-Ljbffr