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Actalent QA Lab Technician in Haines City, Florida
Job Title: QA Lab TechnicianJob Description
We are seeking a diligent QA Lab Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating incoming ingredients for conformance with product specifications, performing inspection activities, and ensuring continuous control over production specifications throughout the production cycle. Additionally, the QA Lab Technician will inspect blending and bottling operations, determine Brix-Acid Ratio (BAR) and oil level in product blends, and maintain calibration activities for laboratory and operation equipment.
Responsibilities
Evaluate incoming ingredients for conformance with product specifications.
Perform inspection activities and testing to ensure continuous control over production specifications throughout the production cycle.
Inspect blending and bottling operations for conformance to process and packaging standards.
Determine Brix-Acid Ratio (BAR) and oil level in product blends.
Maintain and verify calibration activities for laboratory and operation equipment.
Perform microbiological plating functions.
Maintain QA record-keeping, filing, verifying, and reviewing documents for accuracy.
Comply with SO water testing activities.
Conduct environmental testing activities, including swabs and air samples.
Follow SOPs on product hold processes.
Monitor compliance with GMPs, HACCP, SOPs, regulatory compliance, and company policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Skills
Laboratory skills
Wet chemistry
Titration
Analytical chemistry
Batch record management
Familiarity with FDA regulations
Strong understanding of chemistry and biology
Quality assurance
Food science knowledge
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Ability to maintain the raw material sampling program and test materials associated with this program.
Maintain the micro corrective action log.
Experience maintaining the calibration program for all lab equipment.
Education in chemistry, biology, or related field preferred.
Work Environment
The work environment includes both lab and manufacturing settings. The QA Lab Technician will work with laboratory equipment and maintain a clean and orderly workspace. Compliance with safety standards and protocols is required to ensure a safe working environment.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/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 Haines City,FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 24, 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.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.