Quality Assurance Lab Technician

Actalent; Mitchellville (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / vacation / sick leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Assurance Lab Technician in Mitchellville, IA to test batches, perform lab procedures, and maintain precise records. The role involves issuing defect slips, holding non-conforming products, rotating retained samples, and printing work orders using QAD.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year in food manufacturing quality, familiarity with HACCP and food safety, and a related science BA. Monday–Thursday, 4x10h shifts, with possible overtime.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of quality experience in a food manufacturing setting
• Familiarity with HACCP and Food Safety
• Preferred BA in a related scientific field

Responsibilities

• Test samples from each batch according to the testing procedures manual
• Perform various laboratory tests and maintain records
• Issue defect slips and hold products not meeting accepted limits
• Rotate retained samples
• Record all checks and tests for future reference
• Use QAD to print work orders for product mixing
• Check scales for accuracy
• Adhere to all safety rules and regulations
• Ensure regular attendance and reliability
• Apply ordinary care to prevent material losses or damages
• Check every batch of product made
• Check pre-shipment samples
• Determine the level of rework and appropriate sugar washes to use in batches

Skills

Quality assurance

Laboratory testing

GMP HACCP food safety

Batch review

Education

BA in related science

Tools

QAD

Job description

Job Title: Quality Assurance Lab Technician

We are seeking a diligent Quality Assurance Lab Technician to test samples from each batch of product mixed, ensuring that each conforms to our standard. The role involves performing various laboratory tests and maintaining accurate records. You will be responsible for issuing defect slips, holding any products that do not meet accepted limits, rotating retained samples, and checking scales for accuracy. Adherence to all safety rules and regulations is mandatory, along with regular attendance, dependability, and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Test samples from each batch according to the testing procedures manual.
• Perform various laboratory tests and maintain records.
• Issue defect slips and hold products not meeting accepted limits.
• Rotate retained samples.
• Record all checks and tests for future reference.
• Use QAD to print work orders for product mixing.
• Check scales for accuracy.
• Adhere to all safety rules and regulations.
• Ensure regular attendance and reliability.
• Apply ordinary care to prevent material losses or damages.
• Check every batch of product made.
• Check pre-shipment samples.
• Determine the level of rework and appropriate sugar washes to use in batches.

Essential Skills

• Quality assurance
• Laboratory testing
• Familiarity with GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards
• Batch review

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Preferred BA in a related scientific field
• 1+ year of quality experience in a food manufacturing setting
• Familiarity with HACCP and Food Safety

Work Environment

The work schedule is Monday through Thursday, comprising four 10-hour shifts from 6am to 4:30pm, with potential overtime of up to 5 hours. The work environment is a normal manufacturing setting, with potential exposure to dust, equipment movement hazards, and dangerous chemicals or solvents if proper safety procedures are not followed. Employees may work in temperature extremes and damp conditions. Proper personal protective equipment is required. There is a risk of electrical shock, significant work pace/pressure, and exposure to allergens such as soy, dairy, egg, tree nuts, and wheat. Due to organoleptic testing, tobacco use is prohibited.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Mitchellville, IA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.37 - $20.37/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Mitchellville,IA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.