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Quality Analyst

Job Description

Join our team as a Quality Analyst I, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and safety of our products. Your primary responsibilities will include collecting and testing samples of ingredients, products, and packages according to established procedures. You will be responsible for conducting various tests including pH, viscosity, titrations, product color, density, acid, salt, and sensory evaluations to ensure our products meet the highest standards.

Responsibilities

+ Collect and test samples of ingredients, products, or packages according to established procedures.

+ Conduct tests for pH, viscosity, titrations, product color, density, acid, salt, and sensory evaluation including taste, aroma, and appearance.

+ Perform quality checks on the production floor, verifying unit and case codes, labels, and conducting metal detector checks.

+ Monitor processes to ensure they are operating correctly and consistently.

+ Document all results neatly and accurately.

+ Label and maintain product retention samples to monitor throughout shelf life.

+ Organize collected data for management review.

+ Maintain lab equipment in a clean and orderly fashion.

+ Communicate non-compliant results immediately to management.

+ Monitor plant for compliance with GMPs.

+ Accurately weigh ingredients, colors, flavorings, and seasonings.

+ Test R&D samples for food safety and specification development.

+ Conduct other duties as assigned by the QA Supervisor or QA Manager.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in wet chemistry and quality control.

+ Knowledge of quality assurance practices and GMP compliance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ AS or BS in Science, or non-degreed with one year of wet chemistry lab experience.

Work Environment

The lab environment is loud with strong food smells. It is a small, close-knit, team-oriented space with a family feel. You will work alongside a few technicians and report to the supervisor. The dress code is casual, typically t-shirts and jeans, with a lab coat provided upon hiring. Jewelry, watches, false eyelashes, fingernail polish, plastic bobby pins, or similar items are not permitted. The company promotes from within and frequently holds team celebrations for birthdays, holidays, and other events.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Columbus, Ohio.

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 Columbus,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 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.