Quality Assurance Technician

3 weeks ago


Ames, United States Actalent Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Title: Quality Assurance Technician
Job Description

The Quality Assurance Technician will be responsible for reviewing finished products for quality defects, performing DON testing (mycotoxin testing), conducting appearance checks on products, and preparing samples for additional testing such as ash, protein, and moisture. This role also includes weekly scale calibration, environmental monitoring swabbing (EMP), running ELISA testing methodology, and documenting results and lab notes in Excel. The technician will work on additional small projects as assigned.

Responsibilities
  • Review finished products for quality defects
  • Perform all DON testing (mycotoxin testing)
  • Conduct appearance checks on products
  • Prepare samples (grinding) for additional testing such as ash, protein, and moisture
  • Calibrate scales weekly
  • Conduct environmental monitoring swabbing (EMP)
  • Run ELISA testing methodology
  • Document results and lab notes in Excel
  • Work on additional small projects as assigned
Essential Skills
  • Quality assurance
  • Quality control
  • Food science
  • Food manufacturing
  • Microbiology
  • Laboratory skills
  • Food chemistry
  • Chemistry
  • Pipetting
  • Aseptic technique
  • Inspection
  • Food safety
  • Lab documentation
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Degree in Food Science, Culinary Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, or other related field
  • Previous industry experience in a quality or food science-related position preferred
  • Ability to improve food safety programs and quality improvement programming
  • Comfortable working 50% in the lab and 50% on the production floor
  • Ability to communicate effectively with operators and production members on quality issues
  • Safety-focused mindset
  • Strong task prioritization and time management skills
Work Environment

The work environment includes two openings with a shift from 5 AM to 2 PM, which may rotate and include weekend work. The typical schedule is Sunday to Thursday, with a 30-minute lunch and two 15-minute breaks. Training is conducted Monday to Friday from 7 AM to 4 PM, lasting around 6-8 weeks depending on the trainee's learning speed. The role requires lifting 25 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs occasionally. Candidates should not be color blind or visually impaired. The team culture is very tight-knit, with a mix of outgoing and reserved individuals. The dress code includes steel-toed or composite boots, work-appropriate jeans, and t-shirts without any detachable elements.

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.



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