Key Responsibilities
- Conduct laboratory testing to ensure products meet established specifications
- Accurately enter and consolidate lab data, and report findings to operational teams
- Support internal audits and maintain laboratory equipment
- Participate in cross-training within chemistry labs to enhance team flexibility
- Test finished goods, raw materials (milk, oil, corn syrup), and packaging for compliance.
- Conduct cream release, component, and identity (ID) testing on incoming materials.
- Execute quality control tests on raw, in-process, and finished products.
- Perform mathematical calculations related to quality assurance.
- Calibrate Charm SL equipment and prepare FT2 cleaning and zero solutions.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment in compliance with safety and contamination policies.
- Monitor and record temperatures of refrigerators and incubators daily.
- Manage sample receipt, handling, and testing for finished products, raw materials, and packaging.
- Record, review, and verify data using Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
- Execute laboratory procedures and the Internal Control Plan (ICP) with accuracy.
- Enter test results and perform all required transactions in SAP and related data systems.
- Consolidate, trend, and report laboratory data to operations; escalate out-of-spec results promptly.
- Manage inventory and ordering of lab consumables.
- Revise protocols and process flows as needed.
- Conduct routine quality and food safety audits.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Obtain and maintain Appendix N certification; complete annual split samples.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in a life science field (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Food Science).
- Understanding of GMP, HACCP, SQF, and food safety regulations.
- Familiarity with wet chemistry, titration, and chemical testing.
- Ability and understanding to follow quality assurance checks/inspections/lab tests
Work Environment
- Time split between lab and production floor to conduct sampling and testing.
- Tasks include sensory evaluation, instrument calibration, and bulk material testing (milk, sugar, oil).
*Interview availability this week*
- I am scheduling interviews for this position and conducting phone interviews as early as today. All candidates will be considered immediately within 24 hours of applying directly to Grace Williams .
- HOW TO APPLY DIRECTLY: Email your updated resume, brief intro about your interest, preferred method of communication for you (i.e., call, email, text) to grawilliams@actalentservices. com or call me directly at (317-567 -6610)
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 ANDERSON,IN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 9, 2025. About Actalent
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