Actalent is Hiring QA Lab Technician

Job Description

As a QA Lab Technician, you will ensure that all internal quality assurance policies and those of our customers are in compliance. You will be responsible for making and sterilizing media for micro testing, enforcing food safety and quality policies, and performing various types of microbiological testing on ingredients and finished products. This role requires a strong understanding of aseptic techniques, microbiological testing, and the ability to operate delicate test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all internal quality assurance policies and customer requirements.
• Make and sterilize media for microbiological testing.
• Enforce all food safety and food quality policies and procedures.
• Perform various microbiological tests on ingredients and finished products, including sample gathering, media preparation, inoculation, incubation, plating, identification (gram stain), interpreting results, and recording results.
• Conduct weekly and monthly plant environmental testing following proper procedures.
• Perform microbiological testing on incoming bulk tankers such as High Fructose Corn Syrup and Orange Juice Concentrate.
• Prepare and test line swabs for weekly startup activities.
• Maintain sterility logs, micro medium logs, and micro lab equipment temperature logs.
• Operate and validate the autoclave safely on a weekly basis.
• Write Corrective Action Forms and perform sterility investigations to determine the root cause of microbiological issues in the plant.
• Maintain the raw material sampling program and test associated materials, maintaining the database.
• Maintain the micro corrective action log and the calibration program for all lab equipment.

Essential Skills

• Post high school education in the life sciences.
• Experience in a laboratory and food processing environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office and network functions.
• Familiarity with aseptic technique and microbiological testing.
• Ability to operate delicate test equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in wet chemistry, titration, analytical chemistry.
• Knowledge of batch records, FDA regulations, chemistry, biology, quality assurance, and food science.

Work Environment

The work environment includes both lab and manufacturing settings. You will work with various microbiological testing equipment and maintain logs and databases related to quality assurance and laboratory testing. The role requires adherence to safety protocols and proper procedure in a fast-paced environment.

Shift is overnight - 7pm-7am // 2 days on 2 days off.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/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 Leesburg,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 26, 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.

Salary : $18 - $20