GMP Quality Specialist — Food Safety & Compliance

Actalent; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Pre-tax and Roth options

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent seeks a Quality Specialist to join a growing quality team in Eau Claire, WI. The role blends hands-on floor support with investigations to uphold food safety, GMP compliance, and manufacturing quality standards.

You will partner with production, quality, and engineering to identify issues, perform root cause analyses, and drive corrective actions for continuous improvement. Onsite, contract-to-hire, with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, microbiology, food science, chemistry or related life science.
• 2+ years of experience in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience in food, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device manufacturing.
• Strong problem-solving, investigation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and support environmental, hygiene, and GMP programs throughout the facility.
• Investigate quality events, deviations, and environmental monitoring findings.
• Perform root cause analyses and implement CAPAs.
• Conduct routine GMP audits and manufacturing floor inspections.
• Document investigations, findings, and quality improvement activities.
• Partner with QA Technicians, Engineers, and Operations teams to resolve issues.
• Support pest control, zoning, sanitation, and environmental monitoring programs.
• Contribute to SOP updates and quality system improvements.

Skills

Problem solving

Investigation

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Food Science, Chemistry, or related life science

HACCP and/or PCQI certification

Job description

Actalent seeks a Quality Specialist to join a growing quality team in Eau Claire, WI. The role blends hands-on floor support with investigations to uphold food safety, GMP compliance, and manufacturing quality standards.

You will partner with production, quality, and engineering to identify issues, perform root cause analyses, and drive corrective actions for continuous improvement. Onsite, contract-to-hire, with competitive hourly pay.