QA Technician

Actalent • Ayer, MA • 6h ago

Hi Everyone-

We are looking to hire someone immediately to join our quality team. We are looking to hire individuals who are motivated, detail orientated, and hard working.

Job Description

As a QA Technician, you will conduct general food micro testing, including generic pathogenic micro testing, under the guidance of the Quality Assurance Supervisor or as outlined in the protocol. You will revise, edit, and create quality documents, count and record micro plate counts, and assist in processing samples from receipt through testing. Your role includes ensuring thorough and timely completion of all steps as outlined in the protocol, communicating promptly with the Quality Assurance Supervisor, and adhering to GMP/GLP guidelines.

Responsibilities

Conduct general food micro testing, including generic pathogenic micro testing under guidance.

Revise, edit, and create quality documents.

Count and record micro plate counts.

Assist in processing samples from receipt through testing, including documentation and recordkeeping.

Ensure all steps are completed thoroughly and in a timely manner as outlined in the protocol.

Communicate promptly with the Quality Assurance Supervisor.

Follow GMP/GLP guidelines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

1-2 years of experience in micro testing or food analysis lab.

Prior QA/QC experience in food manufacturing.

Associate or B.S. degree in food, chemistry, microbiology, biology, or a related field is preferred.

Please reach out and apply if interested!

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ayer, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $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 Ayer,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 15, 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.

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