Job Title: Quality Assurance Lab Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Quality Assurance Lab Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures, follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) in warehouse or production areas. This role is responsible for ensuring product quality and food safety standards are met, conducting analyses on raw deliveries, syrup batches, and treated water, and maintaining accurate records of tests and reports.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to health and safety policies and GMPs, and wear PPE in warehouse or production areas.
• Ensure all products conform to product specifications outlined in SAP system.
• Conduct chemical and physical analysis on raw and intermediate processing materials, including packaging materials.
• Maintain accurate, legible records of all tests and retests performed.
• Complete all required reports in a timely manner.
• Work closely with all departments to improve quality, increase efficiencies, and eliminate out-of-specification or damaged products.
• Startup lines accurately and timely by pre-confirming flavor, carbo-trol/flow mix settings, and product parameters.
• Complete flavor changes accurately and timely.
• Evaluate finished products against current standards by performing audits.
• Check process control parameters to ensure proper equipment application and operation.
• Maintain proper operation, cleanliness, and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness at all times.
• Utilize free time to assist other technicians or production personnel, perform administrative tasks, and complete special projects.
• Communicate with incoming shift technicians about any issues affecting product or scheduling.
• Clean equipment and benches, and mop the floor if necessary, before leaving the laboratory.

Essential Skills

• Proficient in chemistry and laboratory procedures.
• Attention to detail and strong documentation skills.
• Troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Proficiency in quality assurance, microbiology, quality control, and GMP.
• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Food Science, Quality, or related discipline.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proficient in Excel, Word, SAP, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems, results-oriented.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable to change.
• Knowledge of quality systems such as GMP, HACCP, and SQF – certification ideal.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $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 Tampa,FL.

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.

Salary : $19 - $19