Night Quality Assurance Technician — Food Micro & Lab

Actalent; Coopersville (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician for a night shift (6 PM–6:30 AM) in Coopersville, MI. The 2-2-3 rotation involves ~75% on the floor and 25% in the lab, performing microbiological evaluations and operating analytical equipment to ensure product quality and safety.

Qualified candidates have a Bachelor's in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or Food Science, lab/testing experience, and familiarity with USDA/FDA regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant science field.
• Testing and laboratory experience; college-level acceptable.
• Familiarity with USDA and FDA regulations.
• Knowledge of quality systems and laboratory practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological evaluations of raw, pasteurized, and final products.
• Operate spectrometer, FTIR analyzer, moisture analyzer, and pH meter.
• Conduct daily quality audits and document findings on the plant floor.
• Report unusual results or defects to QA Lead/Manager.
• Re-check analytical and microbiological tests (solids, moisture, bacteria).
• Identify samples for third-party testing.
• Lift up to 50 lb and navigate stairs on the production floor.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality Assurance

Regulatory awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or Food Science

Tools

Spectrometer

FTIR analyzer

Moisture analyzer

pH meter

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician for a night shift (6 PM–6:30 AM) in Coopersville, MI. The 2-2-3 rotation involves ~75% on the floor and 25% in the lab, performing microbiological evaluations and operating analytical equipment to ensure product quality and safety.

Qualified candidates have a Bachelor's in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or Food Science, lab/testing experience, and familiarity with USDA/FDA regulations.