Job Description:
Now Hiring: Lab Technician – Alexandria, MN
Work with a sustainable, innovative food manufacturing leader!
Staffmark is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Lab Technician for a forward-thinking food production company in Alexandria, MN. This temp-to-hire opportunity is ideal for candidates with a science background and hands-on food lab experience.
Pay Rate:
- $25.00/hr
- Additional $2.00 shift differential for night shifts
Shift:
- 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM (Rotating schedule)
Job Summary:
In this role, you will perform essential laboratory tests to ensure product quality and packaging standards are met. You’ll work in a fast-paced environment where teamwork, precision, and adherence to quality protocols are key to success.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct pH and solids analysis on pre- and post-processed products
- Monitor and test package integrity
- Perform teardowns and routine quality checks
- Conduct post-process CIP testing (ATP, allergen, microbial, visual)
- Maintain lab inventory, calibrate equipment, and manage retention pallets
- Communicate lab results with production staff and supervisors
- Complete detailed documentation and follow HACCP/GMP/SOP protocols
- Investigate spoilage issues and assist with customer quality requests
- Ensure clean, organized workspace and participate in safety efforts
Employee Benefits/Perks:
As a Staffmark employee, you’ll have access to weekly pay, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401k, short-term disability, employee discounts, referral bonus potential, career advancement opportunities, and more!
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required
- A degree in Biology or a related field preferred
- Previous experience working in a food lab environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel; Ceridian experience a plus
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
- Comfortable with repetitive tasks and standing for extended periods
- Must be able to work independently and make sound decisions
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of aseptic processing and Lean Manufacturing is a plus
- Being bilingual in Spanish is beneficial
Apply Today!
Looking for a rewarding opportunity with growth potential in a values-driven company? Apply now and take the next step in your quality control career!
Job Number: 1894792
Zip Code: 56308
Pay range minimum: $ 25.00
Pay range maximum: $ 27.00
The base pay range above represents the low and high end of the base compensation range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual base compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, actual experience, and job performance. This job posting is not a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee.
The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for our employees. Based on the details of your position, we provide a variety of benefits to our employees, including medical, dental, and vision plans, pre-tax savings plans, pre-tax parking and commuter plans, supplemental health and welfare plans, a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and paid holidays. Other rewards may include short-term incentives and paid time off.
