Quality Assurance Technician

Actalent; Anderson (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician for their Anderson, IN location. This fully onsite position involves testing finished products and raw materials for compliance with safety standards. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a life science and have relevant laboratory experience. The role includes working third shift and provides competitive pay along with various benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a life science field is required.
• Must have laboratory experience through education.
• Understanding of GMP, HACCP, SQF is essential.

Responsibilities

• Test finished goods, raw materials, and packaging for compliance.
• Perform identity testing of raw materials and calibrate laboratory equipment.
• Maintain laboratory conditions and document data.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Understanding of GMP

HACCP

Food safety regulations

Familiarity with wet chemistry

Titration

Chemical testing

Comfortable with third-shift schedule

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life science (Biology, Chemistry, Food Science)

Job description

5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Immediate Opening: Quality Assurance Technician

Interested in this role? Reach out directly to

apply TODAY to Abby Vaughn at [e-mail]

Job Title: Quality Assurance Technician

Shift: Third Shift (6 PM – 6 AM, 2-2-3 Rotation)

Location: ANDERSON, IN,

Department: Quality Assurance

Position Summary

The Quality Assurance Technician plays a vital role in ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards by testing finished products,

packaging, and raw materials. This role is also responsible for supporting internal audits, maintaining lab equipment, and cross-training within chemistry

labs.

Key Responsibilities

• Test finished goods, raw materials (milk, oil, corn syrup), and packaging for compliance.
• Conduct cream release and component testing; perform identity (ID) testing of raw materials.
• Calibrate Charm SL equipment and prepare FT2 cleaning/zero solutions.
• Maintain clean, organized, and compliant laboratory conditions.
• Monitor and document refrigeration and incubator temperatures.
• Manage inventory and ordering of lab consumables.
• Record and review test data using GDPs and GLPs.
• Execute Internal Control Plan and enter data in SAP and other systems.
• Trend lab data and report findings to operations.
• Promptly escalate any out-of-spec results.
• Perform routine quality and food safety audits.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Obtain and maintain Appendix N certification and complete annual split samples.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a life science field (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Food Science).
• Laboratory experience, including that acquired through education.
• Understanding of GMP, HACCP, SQF, and food safety regulations.
• Familiarity with wet chemistry, titration, and chemical testing.
• Comfortable with third-shift work schedule.
  
  

Work Environment

• Third-shift lab environment with a small team (2 others).
• Time split between lab and production floor to conduct sampling and testing.
• Initial training on first shift (Mon–Fri, 8 AM–5 PM).
• Tasks include sensory evaluation, instrument calibration, and bulk material testing (milk, sugar, oil).
  
  

INTERESTED

IN THIS ROLE? SEE BELOW TO APPLY NOW FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERTATION:

• I am scheduling interviews for this position ASAP and conducting phone interviews as early as today. All candidates will be considered immediately within 24 hours of applying directly to Abby Vaughn.
• HOW TO APPLY DIRECTLY: Email your updated resume, brief intro about your interest, preferred method of communication for you (i.e., call, email, text) to abvaughn @actalentservices .com
  
  

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $23.00/hr.

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 ANDERSON,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 27, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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