What are the responsibilities and job description for the QA Technician position at Actalent?
Hiring a QA Tech for a great scientific company in Alameda, CA! Great way to gain experience on resume!!
Description:
The QA technician is responsible for ensuring the timely flow of samples and information through the product quality evaluation process, overseeing the non-conforming product program and producing and maintaining accurate documentation and feedback procedures.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
- Conducts daily quality audit checks through the quality evaluation process.
- Records and communicates lab results to the plant management team.
- Provides quality and food safety support and guidance to all departments.
- Assists QA Manager or Sr. QA Manager in creating/revising SOPs or WIs on a continuous basis.
- Assists QA Manager or Sr. QA Manager in creating/revising food safety programs.
- Performs additional testing and analyses as needed.
- Assists QA Management team in monthly food safety audits of the plant.
- Assists the QA Manager in completing twice yearly mock recalls/trace exercises.
- Able to perform product hold process comfortably with minimal guidance.
- Ensures that all testing equipment is calibrated and in working order by sending out equipment to manufacturers to be serviced annually.
- Ensures department tasks are done accurately and in a safe, timely fashion.
- Conducts other testing under the direct supervision of the MGR or Sr. MGR as needed.
- Assists in managing Donation program.
- Help manage inventory of lab supplies.
Top Skills Details:
gmp,communication and computer skills
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently. Organized and able to handle multiple tasks. Self-directed, able to work autonomously.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Comfortable delivering quality related updates and reminders during shift meetings.
- Excellent people skills, including listening skills, and can work with all levels of staff. Team-oriented attitude. Partner with shift leads to solve product quality related issues in real time.
- Work with a sense of urgency.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to uphold Peet’s quality standards.
- Ability to analyze data and make recommendations on system and process improvement.
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, and Excel. Willingness to learn new software programs as needed.
Additional Qualifications and Skills:
- 1-3 years of quality assurance or manufacturing experience, or a combination of both.
- Some familiarity with third party audit functions including Organic Certification, AIB or similar audit groups, and or Kosher Certification.
- Training in statistical process control (SPC)
Education:
- Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in food science or related field preferred
Experience Level:
Entry Level
Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our scalable talent solutions and services capabilities drive value and results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. We’re supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world. Actalent promotes consultant care and engagement through experiences that enable continuous development. Our people are the difference. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
