Quality Technician

Job Description

As a Technician, you will perform daily evaluations and approvals of finished products, process quality checks, and basic laboratory testing. You will be responsible for equipment calibration, troubleshooting, and calculating dilutions. Your role includes conducting ingredient inspections, packaging inspections, inventory control, and maintaining sample archives. You will also conduct various laboratory tests including solvent extraction, sieving, pH, protein, fiber, fat, ash, microbiological plating, and testing of all raw ingredients and finished packaged products. Recording test results and communicating with operating departments and management will be a key aspect of your role. Additionally, you will perform in-process quality checks, collect test samples as needed, troubleshoot equipment, perform mechanical maintenance, and ensure the laboratory work areas are clean and safe.

ResponsibilitiesPerform daily evaluation and approval of finished productsConduct process quality checks and basic microbiological testingCalibrate and troubleshoot laboratory equipmentCalculate dilutions for various testsConduct ingredient and packaging inspectionsMaintain inventory control and sample archivesPerform laboratory tests including solvent extraction, sieving, pH, protein, fiber, fat, ash, and microbiological platingRecord and communicate test results with operating departments and managementCollect test samples and perform in-process quality checksTroubleshoot equipment and perform mechanical maintenanceEnsure general clean-up and safety of laboratory work areasEssential SkillsBackground in food manufacturingScientific mindsetPay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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 Saint Joseph,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 10, 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.