What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Technician position at Actalent?
Job Title: Quality Control Specialist
Job Description:
The Quality Control Specialist will ensure vendor compliance with company policies, procedures, and finished product standards. This role involves assisting in the implementation and improvement of global quality and food safety programs.
Responsibilities:
- Support and maintain vendor compliance for the QA & Regulatory Department, including managing vendor QA, finished product standards, safety data sheets, allergen, GMO, kosher, Halal, Prop 65, labeling documentation, regulatory certificates, and finished product standards.
- Support and maintain regulatory documentation for all vendors, including HACCP, kosher, recall policy, FDA compliance, FDA standards, certificates of information, and third-party regulatory questionnaires.
- Support and maintain regulatory documentation for all finished products, ensuring adherence to HACCP, kosher, recall policy, FDA compliance, FDA standards, certificates of information, and third-party regulatory requirements.
Essential Skills:
- Proficiency in compliance, quality assurance, and quality audit.
- Experience in customer support and regulatory processes.
- Bachelor's degree in food science, chemistry, or a related field.
- 2-5 years of experience in documentation.
- Experience in regulatory compliance, risk management, and data entry.
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
- Ability to improve vendor systems.
- Vendor-facing experience.
Work Environment:
- The Quality Control Specialist will work closely with the quality, lab, and leadership teams to ensure process and regulatory compliance.
- The role offers the opportunity to be part of a family-owned company that provides ample opportunity for growth and development.
- Employees will gain exposure to the entire business process and collaborate with all departments.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Newport News, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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 Newport News,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 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 : $20 - $25