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Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician

Great opportunity for long-term career growth!

*MUST be open to both day and grave shift!

Position Summary:

The Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician plays a critical role in ensuring the safety, quality, and compliance of dairy products through microbiological, chemical, and sensory testing. This position supports daily lab operations, sanitation, and continuous improvement initiatives while upholding the highest standards of food safety and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Sanitize laboratory equipment and workspaces in accordance with GMP and GLP standards.

+ Prepare and dilute milk samples, including the safe handling of chemicals.

+ Perform microbiological testing (e.g.,

+ E. coli, coliforms, yeast & mold, standard plate count) to verify pasteurization and product safety.

+ Conduct chemical and physical analyses such as butterfat, total solids, titratable acidity, freeze point, phosphatase, and vitamin content.

+ Operate and maintain lab instruments including Foss FT120, Cryoscope, Horiba, pH meters, viscometers, and CEM analyzers.

+ Perform sensory evaluations (visual, olfactory, and taste) of milk, chocolate milk, and ice cream.

+ Conduct water quality testing (e.g., city water) and environmental monitoring (ATP swabs, air and allergen sampling).

+ Label, pack, and coordinate shipment of samples to third-party labs.

+ Maintain accurate records, generate Certificates of Analysis (COAs), and ensure compliance with SQF, FDA, and state regulations.

+ Support pre-operational inspections, sanitation checks, and finished product verifications (labels, coding, packaging).

+ Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and uphold the company’s mission and safety culture.

+ Assist with training, special projects, and other duties as assigned by QA leadership.

Qualifications:

+ Academic or industry experience in microbiology or food science preferred.

+ Familiarity with HACCP, GMP, GLP, and quality assurance systems in a food manufacturing environment.

+ Strong time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

+ Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced setting.

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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 fully onsite position in Reno,NV.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 25, 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.