Quality Assurance Analyst

We are seeking a dedicated Quality Assurance Specialist to perform sampling, monitoring, and testing of ingredients, products, and packages according to established procedures. This role involves ensuring process consistency and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

• Organize and test samples of ingredients, final products, shelf studies, or customer projects according to established procedures.
• Label and maintain samples of ingredients or products for retains or shelf life monitoring.
• Document collected data neatly and precisely for management review, using charts, graphs, and tables.
• Maintain labs and other work areas and equipment in an orderly fashion.
• Communicate any inconsistent results or observations to management immediately.
• Monitor the plant for compliance with GMPs.
• Inspect and swab equipment and the environment, communicating problems to the appropriate technical services or operations personnel.
• Test Research & Development samples for food safety and specification compliance.
• Recommend methods for improving processes to reduce waste, improve productivity, quality, and consistency.

• Experience in quality assurance and testing.
• Knowledge in food science, food quality, microbiology, and biology.
• Proficiency in conducting line checks in a lab environment.

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences preferred. If no degree, at least 6 months of experience in food or quality assurance is required.
• Ability to efficiently organize work tasks and time.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, along with computer proficiency.

This is a temporary position covering a leave, with shifts from 7 PM to 3:30 AM, Sunday through Thursday. The role is tied to production, typically requiring 40 hours per week, with potential variations during slower periods. Work may occasionally be required on Saturdays. The dress code is casual, with clean long pants (jeans without holes or fraying), a sleeved shirt, closed-toed shoes, and a white lab coat.

This is a Contract position based out of Altoona, IA.

The pay range for this position is $25.48 - $25.48/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Altoona,IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 16, 2026.

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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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