Job Title: Quality Assurance Technician

Job Description

The Quality Assurance Lab Technician tests food and other merchandise in the Quality Assurance (QA) Lab. This role involves writing reports for merchandise buyers and senior management on product specifications, test results, and safety. This would start as a short-term two month contract with potential to continue on longer.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine private label product testing at Buyer’s request for food, sundries, and other warehouse products in an on-site laboratory according to QA Lab Product Testing Guidelines.
• Test products sent from multiple warehouses on a preset schedule for quality control of in-store products.
• Sort, count, weigh, measure, and evaluate appearance, feel, smell, and taste of products. Analyze product composition and characteristics, and perform other quality and statistical testing of food and sundry products using various lab equipment and sensory input.
• Fill in product code dates and test results in the laboratory information management system (LIMS).
• Test supplier samples for product comparison at Buyer request, set up blind taste tests for foods, and assist with other special projects.
• Communicate with warehouses, buyers, suppliers, and senior management by email, phone, fax, and in person.
• Review, update, and write testing protocols for items in assigned categories. Suggest testing standards and submit protocols on new items to QA Lab Manager.
• Pack and mail samples to outside labs and suppliers for further testing.
• Receive and log arriving samples into the LIMS system. Track assigned sample categories and follow up with warehouses to ensure that all samples are shipped. Clean and package coolers for return to warehouses.
• Clean up the area by spraying, wiping, dishwashing, and laundering lab towels. Clean spills promptly following proper safety procedures.
• Ensure regular and reliable workplace attendance at your assigned location.

Essential Skills

• 4-year degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or Biology.
• Completion of Food Safety Training – Managers Training within 90 days of hire.
• Technical writing skills.
• Intermediate skill level in MS Word and MS Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Basic pipetting and reading a basic food scale.
• Quality check of products and basic testing in support of the Quality lab.
• Experience with quality assurance, quality control, inspection, FDA regulations, SOPs, chemistry, batch record review, food manufacturing, food safety, and document control.

Work Environment

This role is 100% lab-based, supporting the quality lab. The technician will operate various lab equipment including PH meters, burets, magnetic stir/heating plates, scales, pipettes, microscopes, spectrophotometers, calipers, moisture analyzers, pressure gauges, hoods, ovens, and more. Safety procedures must be followed at all times, and the lab environment requires regular cleaning and maintenance.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/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 Issaquah,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 11, 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 : $25 - $28