Job Description

**Position Summary

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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

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• 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

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• 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)