Quality Control Technician

Quality Control Technician

Job Description

The Quality Control Technician plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance with GMP and SQF standards. This position involves routine and non-routine viscosity testing, environmental testing, pre-operation checklists, and equipment verification and validation. Responsibilities also include managing corrective actions, holding non-conforming materials, and controlling raw materials.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and non-routine viscosity testing.
• Perform environmental testing and complete pre-operation checklists.
• Verify and validate equipment.
• Implement corrective actions for non-conforming materials.
• Control raw materials in compliance with GMP and SQF standards.
• Maintain the laboratory, ensuring adherence to good laboratory practices.
• Ensure a clean and safe working environment.
• Communicate effectively between departments.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a GMP-regulated environment as a Quality Assurance Technician.
• Proficiency in basic math, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively.
• Experience with pH meters, titration, and viscosity testing.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations.
• Experience in a laboratory setting within food manufacturing.
• Understanding of SQF standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in quality assurance, quality control, or laboratory work.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Capability to frequently stand and walk through a manufacturing environment.

Work Environment

The position involves 60% laboratory-based work and 40% on the manufacturing floor. The work schedule is the 1st shift from 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Thursday, with occasional Friday and Saturday shifts of 4 hours each. You will be part of a small, tight-knit team with 2-3 members on shift at a time. The work environment offers room for upward movement within the company, proximity to the R&D team, and opportunities to work with new clients and products.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hazelwood, MO.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in Hazelwood,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 26, 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.

Salary : $20 - $24