Quality Control Analyst

ACTalent; South Sioux City (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

PTO / Vacation or Sick Leave

Transportation benefits

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Control Analyst to perform routine and non-routine laboratory testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure quality specifications are met. You will be involved in pH and moisture testing, density measurements, chemical titrations, and allergen testing while supporting food safety programs.

The role requires experience in a laboratory environment and knowledge of FDA/USDA regulations.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in quality assurance and quality control practices.
• Experience in a laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of FDA and USDA regulations.
• Ability to conduct pH, moisture testing, density measurements and chemical titrations.
• Bachelors degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and non-routine laboratory testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
• Perform pH and moisture testing, density measurements, chemical titrations, and allergen testing.
• Monitor critical control points and support food safety programs.
• Review and document test results, investigate out-of-spec findings, and support root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with production and operations teams to maintain quality throughout manufacturing.
• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with audits and inspections.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to product quality and food safety.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment for accuracy.
• Participate in training programs to promote quality awareness.

Skills

Quality assurance practices

Laboratory experience

FDA & USDA regulations

Laboratory testing skills (pH, titr/)

Education

Bachelors degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field (preferred)

Job description

Job Title: Quality Control AnalystJob Description

The Quality Control Analyst will perform routine and non-routine laboratory testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality specifications. This role is vital in maintaining the integrity and safety of products through meticulous testing and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and non-routine laboratory testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.

• Perform Ph and moisture testing, density measurements, chemical titrations, and allergen testing.

• Monitor critical control points and support food safety programs.

• Review and document test results, investigate out-of-specification findings, and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.

• Collaborate with production and operations teams to ensure quality standards are maintained throughout the manufacturing process.

• Maintain accurate and compliant documentation in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

• Assist with internal and external audits, including customer, regulatory, and third-party inspections.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to product quality, food safety, and process efficiency.

• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability of results.

• Participate in training programs to promote quality awareness and compliance across the facility.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in quality assurance and quality control practices.

• Experience in a laboratory environment.

• Knowledge of FDA and USDA regulations.

• Ability to conduct various laboratory tests such as Ph, moisture testing, density measurements, and chemical titrations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related scientific field is preferred but not required.

Work Environment

This role operates in both laboratory and manufacturing environments, requiring work around food processing equipment and varying temperatures. The position follows an overnight shift with a 2/2/3 schedule from 6PM-6AM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of South Sioux City, NE.

Pay and Benefits

• The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/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 South Sioux City, NE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in South Sioux City,NE.

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.

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