Quality Control Lab Technician

Actalent; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

Pre-tax and Roth post-tax options

Life Insurance (Voluntary)

Short/Long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off (PTO/Vacation/Sick)

Job summary

Actalent in Dallas, TX is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Technician for a full-time, onsite role working 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

You will perform laboratory testing, record results, and support HACCP, GMP, sanitation, and food safety programs within a food manufacturing environment. Strong attention to detail and ability to follow SOPs are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and data entry skills.
• Ability to follow SOPs and work independently.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Food manufacturing, laboratory, or quality experience preferred but not required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Flexibility to work overtime, including occasional weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Performing laboratory testing, including pH, salt, titrations, enzyme assays, and other analytical methods
• Conducting raw material, in-process, and finished product testing and entering results into quality systems
• Completing pre-operational inspections, monitoring temperature logs, and verifying labels and lot codes
• Maintaining laboratory records, inventory, equipment calibrations, and retention samples
• Supporting HACCP, GMP, sanitation, allergen, and food safety programs
• Communicating quality or food safety concerns and assisting with corrective actions
• Collaborating with production teams to ensure quality standards are met

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

SOP adherence

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Overtime willingness

Job description

Quality Control Technician

Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 6:00 AM-3:00 PM

We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Technician to support quality assurance operations within a food manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for product testing, documentation, inspections, and food safety compliance to ensure raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods meet established quality standards. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to follow standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities include:

• Performing laboratory testing, including pH, salt, titrations, enzyme assays, and other analytical methods
• Conducting raw material, in-process, and finished product testing and entering results into quality systems
• Completing pre-operational inspections, monitoring temperature logs, and verifying labels and lot codes
• Maintaining laboratory records, inventory, equipment calibrations, and retention samples
• Supporting HACCP, GMP, sanitation, allergen, and food safety programs
• Communicating quality or food safety concerns and assisting with corrective actions
• Collaborating with production teams to ensure quality standards are met

Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail and data entry skills
• Ability to follow SOPs and work independently
• Excellent communication skills
• Food manufacturing, laboratory, or quality experience preferred but not required
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
• Flexibility to work overtime, including occasional weekends as needed

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in quality assurance and food manufacturing while gaining hands‑on experience in laboratory testing, food safety, and quality systems.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dallas, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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.

• 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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Dallas,TX.

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.

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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.