Quality Specialist

ACTalent; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Transportation benefits

PTO / Vacation or Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist for a contract role onsite in Waltham, MA. You will manage QA documentation, support regulatory compliance, and assist with audits to ensure readiness and successful outcomes.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to update SOPs, CAPA, change controls, and non-conformance investigations, while ensuring calibration and lab quality standards. This is a first-shift, onsite opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Chemistry or related field.
• Experience in QA/QC or laboratory environment.
• Familiarity with GCP, ISO 17025, GMP preferred.
• Experience participating in audits and compliance activities.
• Strong understanding of QMS, CAPA, root cause analysis, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain quality documentation and records within the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Support compliance with applicable quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with internal and external audits to ensure audit readiness and successful outcomes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, review, and update SOPs, work instructions, and quality guidelines.
• Support quality processes including CAPA, Change Control, Non-Conformance Investigations, Risk Management, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Review and approve customer projects for delivery.
• Support the qualification, maintenance, calibration, and control of laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external customers to ensure quality expectations are met.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Audit readiness

QMS

CAPA

Root Cause Analysis

MS Office

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology/ Life Sciences/ Chemistry

Tools

MS Office

Quality Systems (QMS)

Job description

Quality Assurance SpecialistPosition Details

• Job Title: Quality Assurance Specialist

• Employment Type: Contract

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 1st Shift

• Location: 100% Onsite

• Pay Rate: $35.00-$39.00/hour

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain quality documentation and records within the Quality Management System (QMS).

• Support compliance with applicable quality standards and regulatory requirements.

• Assist with internal and external audits to ensure audit readiness and successful outcomes.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, review, and update standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and quality guidelines.

• Support quality processes including:

• CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions)

• Change Control

• Non-Conformance Investigations

• Risk Management

• Root Cause Analysis

• Review and approve customer projects for delivery.

• Support the qualification, maintenance, calibration, and control of laboratory instruments and equipment.

• Partner with both internal stakeholders and external customers to ensure quality expectations are met

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.

• Experience working in a Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or laboratory environment.

• Familiarity with quality systems supporting:

• GCP

• ISO 17025

• GMP (preferred)

• Experience participating in audits and compliance activities.

• Strong understanding of:

• Quality Management Systems (QMS)

• CAPA processes

• Root Cause Analysis

• Regulatory Compliance

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Waltham, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $39.00/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 position based out of Waltham, MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Waltham,MA.

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.