The position would be part time, up to 20 hours a week, flexible. Pay is $19-$20/hr. **Position Overview:** We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented QA/RD associate to join our team. This part time temporary roll offers an exciting opportunity to gain practical experience in both Quality Assurance (QA) and Research and Development (RD) processes within the animal life science industry. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about learning, adaptable, and possesses strong problem-solving skills. **Responsibilities:** 1. **Assist in Quality Assurance Activities:** 2. Collaborate with QA/RD team to execute test plans, identify defects, and ensure product quality. 3. Conduct thorough testing of products, or processes to identify issues and ensure compliance with quality standards. 4. Support finished product testing (ph water activity viscosity sensory analysis), lab instrument calibration, line checks, setting up micro send outs and nutritional analysis. 5. Document and report errors, or issues encountered during testing. 6. Contribute to the improvement of QA processes and methodologies. 7. **Support Research and Development Initiatives:** 8. Assist in conducting research and gathering data to support RD projects. 9. Supports pulling ingredients from inventory, helping to assemble bench prototypes from formula, maintain lab cleanliness & sample organization, shelf life analysis support 10. Collaborate with the team to prototype and test new concepts or technologies. 11. Assist in analyzing data and generating insights to inform decision-making. 12. Contribute to the documentation of research findings, experiments, and project updates. **Pay Details:** $19.00 to $20.00 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance