Job Title: QA Lab Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated QA Lab Technician to perform evaluation, inspection, and testing activities to ensure continuous control over product specifications throughout the production cycle. This role involves maintaining accurate records, complying with regulatory standards, and performing various laboratory functions to support our quality assurance processes.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate incoming ingredients for conformance with product specifications.
• Perform inspection activities and testing to ensure continuous control over production specifications throughout the production cycle.
• Inspect blending and bottling operations for conformance to process and packaging specifications.
• Determine Brix-Acid Ratio (BAR) and oil levels in product blends.
• Maintain and verify calibration activities for laboratory and operation equipment.
• Perform microbiological plating functions.
• Maintain QA record keeping, filing, verifying, and reviewing documents for accuracy.
• Comply with SO Water testing activities.
• Conduct environmental testing activities, including swabs and air samples.
• Follow SOPs on product hold processes.
• Monitor compliance with GMPs, HACCP, SOPs, regulatory compliance, and company policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Experience in laboratory evaluations and testing.
• Ability to perform inspection activities and testing.
• Knowledge of blending and bottling operations.
• Skills in determining Brix-Acid Ratio (BAR) and oil levels in product blends.
• Experience in maintaining and verifying calibration activities for laboratory and operation equipment.
• Ability to perform microbiological plating functions.
• Proficiency in QA record keeping, filing, verifying, and reviewing documents.
• Experience with SO Water testing activities.
• Skills in conducting environmental testing activities, including swabs and air samples.
• Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, SOPs, regulatory compliance, and company policies.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in wet chemistry, titration, and analytical chemistry.
• Knowledge of batch record maintenance and FDA regulations.
• Background in chemistry, biology, quality assurance, and food science.
• Experience maintaining raw material sampling programs and associated testing.
• Proficiency in maintaining micro corrective action logs.
• Experience in maintaining calibration programs for all lab equipment.

Work Environment

This position is based in a laboratory and manufacturing environment. The role involves working with various laboratory equipment and technologies, adhering to strict regulatory and safety standards, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. You will be part of a dynamic team committed to quality assurance and continuous improvement.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00

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 Haines City,FL.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 28, 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