Job Title: Quality Assurance Specialist IIJob Description The Quality Assurance Specialist II is responsible for maintaining quality assurance programs through accuracy, observation, reporting, and recommendations to management. This role includes calibration checks, BATF reporting, and maintaining building permits. Additionally, the QA Specialist II assists with audits, documentation, and other related duties. Responsibilities + Monitor QA requirements and report deviations to management. + Conduct critical control point monitoring for Food Safety Plans and maintain records. + Perform swabbing of equipment, environmental monitoring, and procedure audits. + Manage pest control and assist with maintaining organic certification. + Support preventive maintenance, customer RFIs, and internal/external audits. + Assist with ISO14001, sustainability initiatives, and other special projects. Essential Skills + GMP + Quality assurance + ISO standards + HACCP + Quality Control + Laboratory + Chemistry + QA + Pipetting + Documentation control + Food and Beverage + RCRA + Hazardous waste + PCQI + Audit + Food Safety + Document control + Manufacturing environment + BATF + ISO14001 Additional Skills & Qualifications + Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) + Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Quality or a related role + Food Safety/HACCP and PCQI certification or obtained within 3 months of employment + Strong communication skills + Teamwork + Professionalism + Organizational skills Work Environment The role involves exposure to wet/humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and airborne particles, with a moderate noise level. The Quality Assurance Specialist II will work throughout the plant, including the lab, plant floor, and offices. The company has a small company feel with very big clients and a positive work culture. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $31.26 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 Baltimore,MD. Application Deadline This position will be accepting applications until Jan 17, 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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.