Quality Scientist

Actalent; Jessup (MD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Scientist in Jessup, Maryland. The successful candidate will conduct microbiological testing on seasonings and spices, ensuring compliance with GMPs and Food Safety standards. This role requires expertise in microbiology and strong laboratory skills, in a primarily lab-based environment.

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 (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Qualifications

• Expertise in microbiology and laboratory techniques.
• Proficiency in aseptic techniques and plating.
• Quality control experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct microbiological testing on seasonings and spices.
• Prepare media and perform microbial counts.
• Ensure compliance with GMPs, GLPs, and Food Safety standards.

Skills

Microbiology

Laboratory techniques

Aseptic techniques

Quality control

Education

High School Diploma

Associate or Bachelor's degree

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Job Description

The Quality Scientist will focus on microbiological testing on seasonings and spices, both in-process and finished, to ensure products are in compliance with standards and specifications. Some of the microbiological testing methods include media preparation, total coliforms, yeast and mold count, as well as total plate count. The Quality Scientist will be responsible for maintaining standards in GMPs, GLPs, and Food Safety.

Job Title: Quality Scientist

Job Description

The Quality Scientist will focus on microbiological testing on seasonings and spices, both in-process and finished, to ensure products are in compliance with standards and specifications. Some of the microbiological testing methods include media preparation, total coliforms, yeast and mold count, as well as total plate count. The Quality Scientist will be responsible for maintaining standards in GMPs, GLPs, and Food Safety.

Responsibilities

• Conduct microbiological testing on seasonings and spices, both in-process and finished products.
• Prepare media and perform total coliforms, yeast and mold counts, and total plate counts.
• Ensure compliance with GMPs, GLPs, and Food Safety standards.
• Maintain and manage laboratory equipment and procedures.
• Identify and address quality issues proactively.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Expertise in microbiology and laboratory techniques.
• Proficiency in aseptic techniques and plating.
• Familiarity with GLP, GMP, biology, chemistry, and assay procedures.
• Quality control experience.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree highly preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to assertively address issues when identified.
  
  

Work Environment

The position primarily involves working in a laboratory setting. Occasionally, you will need to enter a manufacturing environment that may be loud and dusty, with strong odors. There is potential for movement between six facilities across the country.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $24.00/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 Jessup,MD.

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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