Job Title: Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician

Job Description

The QA Lab Technician will perform various duties within the facility, adhering to cGMP and BRC standards. Responsibilities include performing QC checks on the floor, conducting lab testing of raw materials and in-process products, advising on updating SOPs, conducting internal audits, performing investigations and root-cause analysis, and completing data entry/reporting via Excel. The role requires effective cross-functional communication with all manufacturing departments and leadership. The ideal candidate must be able to work well both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform QC checks on the floor and conduct lab testing of raw materials and in-process products.
• Follow cGMP and BRC standards.
• Advise on updating SOPs.
• Conduct internal audits.
• Perform investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Complete data entry and reporting via Excel.
• Maintain effective cross-functional communication between all manufacturing departments and leadership.

Essential Skills

• Quality assurance
• Quality control
• GMP
• Food safety
• Excel
• Documentation control
• Biology
• AS or BS in Biology or any Scientific discipline
• Mathematics
• Computer usage
• Data entry
• Titrations and microbiology testing
• Laboratory skills
• Chemistry
• Food science
• Lab equipment usage
• Microbiological testing
• Lab documentation

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bilingual skills

Work Environment

The plant runs 24/7, and this position is for the 3rd shift, from 10:00 pm to 6:30 am. Candidates will work either Tuesday through Saturday or Sunday through Thursday. There is an Assistant Quality Manager and three technicians on each shift. Per GMP guidelines, candidates must not wear artificial nails, eyelashes, visible jewelry, and must wear closed-toed shoes, long pants, and long-sleeve shirts. The company provides a uniform and freezer jackets as employees will be in and out of the freezer throughout the day. This is a family-owned, medium-sized company that strongly promotes a great work-life balance, offers incentives for perfect attendance, successful training completion, and opportunities for advancement.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.70 - $21.70

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 Hazleton,PA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 16, 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 : $21 - $22