Quality Assurance Lab Technician: Food Safety & Batch QA

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

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.