Job Title: Quality Assurance Associate Location: Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week in Seattle, WA Start Date: June 26, 2025 End Date: December 30, 2025 (3-month contract, potential for extension) Schedule: Full-time Compensation: Up to $24/hour Travel Required: No About the Role We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Quality Advisor to join the Supply Quality and Product Safety team. This role plays a critical part in implementing and auditing manufacturing quality strategies, ensuring food safety, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting continuous delivery of safe, high-quality products. This is a hybrid position requiring in-office presence on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and one additional flexible day based on team needs. Key Responsibilities + Monitor and escalate product complaints and quality issues + Review and organize incoming feedback from store teams and customers + Analyze trends in customer and partner feedback to identify quality concerns + Manage supplier documentation and backend systems + Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure timely task completion + Maintain quality and compliance documentation + Support backlog reduction and assist with ongoing quality projects + Navigate internal systems to identify and support suppliers in need + Adapt to shifting priorities and business needs in a fast-paced environment Team & Culture + Small, collaborative team of 3 + Shared ownership of deliverables + Strong cross-functional collaboration + Opportunity to work with highly qualified professionals and explore mentorships Qualifications Required: + Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, or related field (or Associate’s with 3+ years of experience) + 2+ years of experience in food/product safety or quality assurance + Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel + Strong organizational and task management skills + Excellent communication and collaboration abilities + Growth mindset and adaptability Preferred: + Experience in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing industries + Familiarity with supplier management systems (e.g., Entilex) + PCQI training (FDA), HACCP, or other food safety certifications What Success Looks Like + Clear understanding of deliverables and expectations + Strong collaboration with the hiring manager and team + Ability to pivot and prioritize based on business needs + Timely and accurate documentation and issue resolution Why Join Us? This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in supplier management and product safety within a dynamic and supportive team. You’ll gain exposure to high-impact projects, mentorship opportunities, and a behind-the-scenes look at how a quality and safety team operates in a complex, matrixed environment. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $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) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Seattle,WA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 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. 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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.