Quality Control Technician

Full time, Weekday | Food production and lab experience preferred

Job Description

As a Quality Control Technician, you will be responsible for performing analysis of incoming, in-process, and finished materials using standardized analytical procedures. You will play a vital role in maintaining quality standards throughout the production process and ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for food processing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis of materials using tests such as pH, Turbidity, Brix, Salt, Alcohol, Total Nitrogen, and Microbiological Sampling and testing.
• Conduct standardized quality sampling and checks during production, reporting variances and non-conformities to management.
• Support production by conducting quality inspections before, during, and between product runs.
• Monitor plant sanitation and personal hygiene, reporting repeat offenders to management.
• Prepare samples for shipment and send them for outside testing, updating results, and alerting management to discrepancies or issues.
• Place and release products on hold according to company policy.
• Receive new ingredients, contact suppliers for documentation, and maintain ingredient information files.
• Organize and update all Laboratory QC documentation and analysis data, including data entry.
• Maintain lab equipment, perform calibration/performance verification, and troubleshoot equipment and systems as needed.
• Manage laboratory supply stock for general analysis, including solutions and general office supplies.
• Support the QC Manager in customer service issues and assist the QC team with designated projects.
• Pursue excellence and continuously develop technical and personal skills.

• Basic laboratory skills through experience or a degree.
• Proficiency in pipetting, micro plating techniques, pH testing, and reading a graduated cylinder.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Effective and professional communication skills.
• Quality control knowledge and understanding of HACCP.

• Basic science skills are necessary.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Working in a smaller lab with a typical schedule of 11 AM - 8:30 PM Monday through Thursday and 12 PM - 4:30 PM on Fridays (40 hours). Occasionally, hours may shift to accommodate third shift absences or increased production needs. You will need to visit production lines to gather samples. The work environment is supportive, with opportunities for growth and management that values work-life balance.

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 Henrico,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 24, 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.

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.

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