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Quality Assurance Specialist (Contract – 100% Remote)
Reach out directly for immediate consideration: Nicampana@actalentservices.com!
Location: Remote (Worksite based in Hadley, MA)
Duration: 6 months
Schedule:
Full Time: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (flexible)
Part time: Monday-Friday, 5hr work day (Flexible)
Pay Range: $27–$33/hour
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced QA Specialist to join our team on a contract basis. This fully remote position plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with food and dietary supplement regulations and maintaining high-quality standards across all documentation and processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Track and fulfill customer documentation requests.
- Draft and issue required QA statements.
- Review and maintain correct versions, signatories, and dates for documentation.
- Draft and/or review Certificates of Analysis (COAs) for raw materials and finished ingredients to ensure alignment with specifications.
- Create and update items in TraceGains.
- Support completion of customer questionnaires.
- Manage sample submissions through external labs.
Required Qualifications
- 3–5 years of QA experience in food or dietary supplement manufacturing/supply.
- Working knowledge of 21 CFR 111/117.
- PCQI trained.
- Hands-on experience with TraceGains.
- Ability to work autonomously and efficiently in a remote setting.
- Strong written communication and documentation skills.
Preferred Skills
- Quality assurance testing.
- GMP knowledge.
- Familiarity with adverse event reporting and clinical documentation.
Why Join Us?
- 100% remote work environment.
- Opportunity to make an immediate impact on a growing team.
- Competitive pay and benefits for eligible contractors, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and more.
Interview Process
- 1 round virtual interview with QA Director and Chief Science Officer.
- Expected interview date: November 18, 2025.
- Target start date: November 24, 2025
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Hadley, MA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $35.00/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 remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 5, 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $27 - $35