QA Technician

QA Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated QA Technician to be the voice of quality on the production floor, ensuring adherence to SQF Level 3, GMP, SOPs, Quality Standards, and Organic certification. This role is a balance between floor responsibilities and data entry/lab work, providing an opportunity to contribute significantly to the quality assurance process.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the voice of quality on the production floor, overseeing SQF Level 3, GMP, SOPs, Quality Standards, and Organic certification.
• Ensure product checks are completed and provide training to production staff on GMPs.
• Release products and maintain accurate batch record information according to quality standards.
• Conduct documentation, sampling, and manage samples sent to third-party testing labs.
• Perform color and moisture testing for honey and syrup, including pH, refractive index, and viscosity analysis.
• Analyze data from honey sampling, ensuring results are entered into the system.
• Utilize lab equipment such as colorimeters and refractometers for testing.
• Collect and ship 4oz samples to Germany for third-party testing, including managing FedEx labeling and packaging.
• Send Sample Request Forms (SARF) to QSI lab via email.
• Enter lab results into the system and manage bottling room paperwork.
• Review supplier and customer documentation, coordinating requests and uploading documents to customer portals.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• BA/BS in a scientific degree preferred, but not required.
• 3-5 years of experience in food safety or quality is preferred if no degree is held.
• Potential to become HACCP and PCQI certified, with financial support for certification.
• Allowance for continued education up to $3,000.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Lakeville, MN.

The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $52000.00/yr.

Provides full benefits (Health, Dental, 401K). High deductible plans and low deductible plans. No bonuses.

This is a fully onsite position in Lakeville,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 14, 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.