Temporary Lab Technician

Company: QPS Employment Group
Location: Antigo
Posted on: February 23, 2026

Job Description:

Position Title: Lab Technician - Temporary Wage: $20.50/hour Shift: 1st Hours: 6:00am - 2:00pm (Monday - Friday) Join our client’s Quality Assurance team in this temporary Laboratory Technician I role and play a critical part in protecting food safety and product excellence. In this hands-on laboratory position, you will conduct microbiological and chemical testing, support HACCP programs, and ensure regulatory compliance through precise data management and environmental monitoring. This opportunity in Antigo, WI allows you to strengthen your laboratory expertise, contribute directly to operational quality standards, and make a meaningful impact on product integrity and consumer safety within a dynamic food manufacturing environment. Apply now! Lab Technician Responsibilities: - Conducts basic microbiological or chemical analysis testing on in-process and finished product to support operational needs and ensure regulatory and customer compliance. - Provides Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plan related production support such as phosphatase testing and environmental monitoring. - Performs microbiological analysis of production equipment and environment to ensure safe food production. - Accurately enters data into company databases for finished product testing, environmental monitoring, and other quality-related activities. - Prepares laboratory testing materials and samples for external laboratory testing. - Assists with quality projects and studies through sample collection, preparation, and documentation of results. - Maintains the QA sample retain library, including rotation, cleaning, and organization. - Ensures laboratory supplies are stocked and rotated; reports low inventory to the Laboratory Technician II or Laboratory Supervisor. - Promptly reports any food safety or quality concerns to management or authorized individuals. Requirements for Lab Technician: - High School Diploma or equivalent - Experience working in a laboratory setting preferred - Interest in microbiological and chemical testing, with the ability and willingness to learn laboratory techniques and good laboratory practices (GLP) - Ability to perform basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) for weights, dilutions, and counts - Comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and capable of learning lab data systems - Good analytical and problem-solving skills - Ability to read and follow written procedures and work instructions wausau@qpsemployment.com IND050 QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately! Why Work with QPS? - Access to sought-after positions with leading employers - Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process

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