Associate Chemist

Exciting Job Opportunity: Quality Assurance Technician- Richmond VA Job Summary: Passion for food safety and quality excellence? Join our dynamic team where every day counts in ensuring our products meet the highest standards. As a Quality Assurance Technician (QA Tech), you'll play a pivotal role in safeguarding our commitment to delivering top-tier food products. From daily inspections to pioneering projects, your dedication will guarantee that each batch leaving our facility reflects our unwavering pursuit of perfection. Job Responsibilities: Conduct rigorous audits across production, packaging, sanitation, and warehousing, ensuring compliance with FDA GMPs and company protocols. Train and empower team members on food safety practices and operational procedures, fostering a culture of excellence. Maintain keen oversight of processes and equipment, championing adherence to GMP policies and regulatory benchmarks. Document and organize QA activities meticulously, providing transparent insights into operational integrity. Execute sensory evaluations on raw materials, work-in-process items, and finished goods, ensuring optimal quality standards. Prepare diligently for 3rd party food safety audits, showcasing our commitment to industry-leading practices. Investigate Quality Assurance challenges, delivering actionable reports to drive continuous improvement. Job Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in food science or related discipline preferred, showcasing your academic prowess and commitment to excellence. In-depth knowledge of FDA GMPs, FSMA regulations, and industry requirements, underlining your expertise in regulatory compliance. Proficiency in HACCP principles, food safety methodologies, and sanitation practices, demonstrating your strategic approach to quality assurance. Familiarity with advanced food manufacturing processes and quality systems, highlighting your adaptability and industry acumen. Proven experience with 3rd party food safety audits, affirming your track record in maintaining industry-leading standards. Self-motivated and proactive, with a knack for thriving in autonomous work environments. As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.Why Kelly® Science & Clinical? Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed. About Kelly Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.