QA Lab Technician

QA Lab Technician Job Description Join a dynamic team as a QA Lab Technician, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality of food ingredients through rigorous testing and analysis. Responsibilities Process incoming raw materials and samples into the QA Analytical lab. Prepare samples for and conduct GC, density, viscosity, and pH testing on malt and food ingredients. Enter data in LIMS, SAGE, and other computer systems. Perform minor statistical analysis on data and generate reports. Collaborate with the Technical Director and Lab Manager on all QA testing for raw materials and product release. Participate in special projects and investigations to support manufacturing. Ensure proper documentation and HACCP controls are maintained. Maintain the lab, stock and order supplies, clean glassware, and oversee lab operations. Essential Skills Proficiency in titration and wet chemistry. Experience with laboratory techniques such as pipetting, pH testing, and chemical reagent preparation. Strong documentation skills. Experience with LIMS and QA processes. A degree in a life science field. At least 6 months of experience with chemistry lab techniques. Strong multitasking and communication skills. Additional Skills & Qualifications Analytical Chemistry knowledge. Experience in a high throughput lab environment. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chaska, MN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $23.00/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 Chaska,MN.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 16, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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 Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.