Quality Technician

Job Description

As a Lab Technician, you will perform daily evaluations and approvals of finished products, process quality checks, and basic microbiological testing. You will be responsible for equipment calibration, troubleshooting, and calculation of dilutions. Additionally, you will conduct ingredient and packaging inspections, maintain inventory control, and sample archives. You will conduct various laboratory tests including solvent extraction, sieving, pH, protein, fiber, fat, ash, microbiological plating, and raw ingredient and finished packaged product testing. Recording and communicating test results with operating departments and management is also part of your role. You will perform in-process quality checks, collect test samples, and ensure the laboratory is kept clean and safe. The ability to troubleshoot equipment and perform mechanical maintenance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily evaluation and approval of finished products and process quality checks.
• Responsible for equipment calibration, troubleshooting, and calculation of dilutions.
• Conduct ingredient inspections, packaging inspections, and maintain inventory control.
• Maintain sample archives.
• Conduct laboratory tests including solvent extraction, sieving, pH, protein, fiber, fat, ash, microbiological plating, and testing of all raw ingredients and finished packaged products.
• Record test results and communicate findings with operating departments and management.
• Perform in-process quality checks and collect test samples as needed.
• Troubleshoot equipment and perform mechanical maintenance.
• Ensure general clean-up work areas to maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Essential Skills

• 0-2 years of experience.
• Experience in food manufacturing.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong desire to work in a food facility.
• Manufacturing experience is a plus.

Pay 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 May 9, 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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