Quality Assurance Technician

Actalent; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to join our manufacturing team in Tampa, FL. The role emphasizes GMP and GDP adherence while ensuring the quality of supplements, gummies, and creams. You will operate analytical equipment and support production with precise data and testing accuracy.

The position is contract to hire with a daytime to evening shift pattern and potential overtime. Relevant QA experience in pharma or food & beverage is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience applying GMP and GDP in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to perform quality checks on supplements, gummies and creams.
• Experience with raw material testing and sample analysis.

Responsibilities

• Understand and implement GMP and GDP standards.
• Work with supplements, gummies, and creams to ensure quality.
• Operate a pH machine effectively.
• Provide direction to production as needed.
• Perform routine product checks and quality assessments.
• Use balances to accurately weigh products.
• Conduct Brix testing, if required.
• Record and maintain accurate data of all tests and procedures.

Skills

GMP & GDP proficiency

Quality assurance processes

Quality control & raw material testing

Sample analysis

Strong numerical skills

Pharma/food & bev industry experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Quality Assurance TechnicianJob Description

We are seeking a dedicated Quality Assurance Technician to join our team. This role involves ensuring the highest standards of quality in the production of supplements, gummies, and creams. The ideal candidate will have experience in quality assurance processes and an understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

Responsibilities

• Understand and implement GMP and GDP standards.
• Work with supplements, gummies, and creams to ensure quality.
• Operate a pH machine effectively.
• Provide direction to production as needed.
• Perform routine product checks and quality assessments.
• Use balances to accurately weigh products.
• Conduct Brix testing, if required.
• Record and maintain accurate data of all tests and procedures.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in GMP and quality assurance processes.
• Experience in quality control and raw material testing.
• Ability to conduct sample analysis with precision.
• Strong numerical skills.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or food and beverage industry.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous QA experience, preferably in food and beverage companies.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to maintain a clean manufacturing environment and adhere to PPE protocols.

Work Environment

The position is available immediately and involves working a shift from 4:30 PM to 3:00 AM, Monday through Thursday, with opportunities for overtime. Occasional work on Fridays and Saturdays may be required. The work environment is a clean manufacturing floor where wearing appropriate PPE is mandatory.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tampa, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $18.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tampa, FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tampa,FL.

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.

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

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.