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Lab Technician Location: Bend, OR (In-Person) Job Type: Full-Time Compensation: $20.00 – $23.00 / hour 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.