QA Technician

Opportunity for Growth | Can Gain Food Science Experience | Offers Benefits

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated QA Technician to join our team. This role involves monitoring, evaluating, and reporting analytical results of products and raw materials, administering the Company's Quality Program, and ensuring compliance with customer and company requirements.

ResponsibilitiesMonitor, evaluate, and report analytical results of products and raw materials, alerting out-of-compliance results.Administer the Company's Quality Program per customer and company requirements.Review and develop QA procedures.Regularly review production and receiving records.Conduct sensory evaluations, visual inspections, and analyses of raw ingredients and finished products.Maintain sample retain library.Perform final wash inspections of production rooms.Troubleshoot product discrepancies.Conduct internal audits of cGMP areas and premises.Perform tasks as required by the Food Safety Calendar.Conduct environmental analyses and titration of sanitation chemicals.Participate in finished goods hold/release system.Provide technical support to R&D and Operations.Investigate customer complaints.Ensure compliance with third-party audits (BRC, Safe Food/Safe Feed, HACCP).Create and maintain production documents, including archival storage and certificates of analysis.Additional Skills & QualificationsHigh School Diploma/GED requiredBachelor's degree in food science, chemistry, or related field preferred6+ months of food manufacturing experiencePay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chaska,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are 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

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.