Quality Assurance Technician

Kelly Services; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to join our client’s ingredient manufacturing team in Greenwood, IN. The role is a contract with potential for permanent conversion, paying $20–$24/hour depending on experience, with a Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM schedule.

You will perform routine QA testing, document results, conduct sensory evaluations, and maintain quality records, while supporting lab operations, sample collection, inventory, and adherence to GMP, HACCP,

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in Quality Assurance, preferably within food manufacturing or related industry.
• Strong understanding of food safety regulations and quality control practices.
• Experience with sensory evaluation and laboratory testing methods preferred.
• Familiarity with GMPs, HACCP, and food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine QA testing on finished products and accurately document results in DEACOM.
• Conduct sensory evaluations for all flavors produced and communicate deviations from specifications to QA staff.
• Collect microbiological samples and requested samples for laboratory testing.
• Scan and maintain organic batch tickets and quality documentation in designated files.
• Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies and prepare control samples for upcoming production needs.
• Learn and perform new QA testing methods as required.
• Support other QA technicians and assist with additional quality-related tasks as needed.
• Prepare and send pre-shipment samples to customers upon request.
• Follow all GMP, food safety, and quality standards.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Attention to Detail

Documentation

Independent Work

Strong Communication

Tools

Brix testing

pH testing

Water activity testing

Calibration equipment

Microbiological plating

Job description

Job Description

Quality Assurance Technician

Location: Greenwood, IN

Job Type: Contract with potential for permanent conversion

Pay Rate: $20–$24/hour (depending on experience)

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to join our client’s, an ingredient manufacturer, team.

The Quality Assurance Technician will support daily quality operations by performing routine QA testing on finished products, documenting results, conducting sensory evaluations, and maintaining quality records. This role will also support laboratory operations through sample collection, inventory management, and adherence to food safety and manufacturing standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine QA testing on finished products and accurately document results in DEACOM.
• Conduct sensory evaluations for all flavors produced and communicate any deviations from specifications to QA staff.
• Collect microbiological samples and requested samples for laboratory testing.
• Scan and maintain organic batch tickets and quality documentation in designated files.
• Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies and prepare control samples for upcoming production needs.
• Learn and perform new QA testing methods as required.
• Support other QA technicians and assist with additional quality-related tasks as needed.
• Prepare and send pre-shipment samples to customers upon request.
• Follow all GMP, food safety, and quality standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Quality Assurance, preferably within food manufacturing or a related industry.
• Strong understanding of food science principles, food safety regulations, and quality control practices.
• Experience with sensory evaluation, microbiological plating, calibration equipment, and laboratory testing methods preferred.
• Familiarity with Brix, pH, and water activity testing equipment.
• Ability to interpret technical data and accurately maintain documentation.
• Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, and food safety practices.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Why Kelly Science & Clinical?

At Kelly Science & Clinical, we connect talented science professionals with opportunities that help advance their careers. As a Kelly employee, you’ll receive support from a dedicated recruiting team and access to benefits and career resources.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Telemedicine
• Term life
• Whole life
• Accident insurance
• Critical illness
• A legal plan
• Short-term disability
• Retirement savings plan
• Service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year)
• Transit spending account
• Paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan

Why Kelly Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals‑it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

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