Production Lab Technician

Job Description Job Description **Position Summary ** PrideStaff is seeking a detail-oriented Lab Technician to join the Quality Assurance/Control team for a premier beverage manufacturing facility in Bend. Support QA/QC operations through analytical equipment testing and procedure verification. Perform routine quality analysis on products across multiple stages of manufacturing. Maintain food safety, compliance, and document integrity across departments. Participate in R&D support and process improvement projects. **Key Responsibilities ** Perform daily QA/QC testing and analysis on sweet tea, fermenting tea, filtered kombucha, and finished products. Conduct analytical parameter testing, including pH, titratable acidity (TA), brix, and sugar testing. Enter production and testing data into the tracking system daily. Collect laboratory samples and maintain, clean, and organize the lab workspace. Maintain compliance with Food Safety Management Systems, GMPs, SSOPs, SOPs, and HACCP plans. Build, update, and maintain quality control documentation and standard operating procedures. Provide operational cover for lab leadership/technicians during absences as needed. Assist with R&D projects and new product quality initiatives **Qualifications & Requirements ** Previous laboratory, quality control, or quality assurance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP, and food safety standards. Proficiency in operating lab equipment and running analytical testing (pH, brix, titration, etc.). High attention to detail with strong documentation and daily data entry skills. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and follow technical procedures accurately. You should be proficient in: Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Quality Control Experience Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)