Description:
The QA Technician is responsible for performing routine testing of raw materials and finished products to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards. This role supports the integrity of the production process by conducting chemical and microbiological analyses and monitoring product shelf-life and retention programs. Responsibilites include:
Raw material samples are pulled from the raw receiving area of milk tankers and submitted for immediate chemical and microbiological analysisWill monitor additional product samples going through shelf-life testing and retention programs.Testing includes: fat, total solids, pH, viscosity, protein, EQA, titratable acidity, peroxide testing, aerobic plate counts, coliform counts, yeast and mold counts, and antibiotic residue testing.*Additional testing includes; plant utility water, wastewater, package analysis, and occasional environmental monitoring and special project testing.
Skills:
Associates or Bachelors of Science (Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Biology)
Lab testing experience with raw materials from school or work - MUST be familiar with pH, viscosity and titrations, HPLC, weighing samples
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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 GARLAND,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 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.
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