• Quality Assurance Lead

    Actalent (Reno, NV)


    Job Title: Quality Assurance (QA) LeadAbout the Role

     

    We’re seeking a proactive and detail-oriented QA Lead to oversee quality assurance operations in a dynamic food production environment. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in fast-paced settings, enjoys mentoring teams, and is passionate about food safety and continuous improvement.

    What You’ll Do

    As the QA Lead, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the integrity of our products, ingredients, and packaging through rigorous quality and safety protocols. Your leadership will directly impact our commitment to excellence.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Lead, mentor, and support QA Technicians in daily operations.

    + Train technicians on QA procedures and responsibilities.

    + Monitor and enforce the HACCP Plan to maintain food safety standards.

    + Analyze quality data and recommend process improvements.

    + Ensure proper calibration of instruments for critical control points.

    + Collaborate with production teams on regulatory and quality issues; document corrective actions.

    + Conduct GMP training and ensure compliance across departments.

    + Maintain sanitation standards throughout production areas.

    + Collect and ship samples for R&D and external testing.

    + Participate in pilot and first production runs.

    + Investigate and report non-conformances.

    + Delegate tasks and perform direct observations of QA activities.

     

    What You Bring

    Required:

    + High School Diploma or equivalent.

    + 1–2 years of experience in QA or a related field.

    Preferred:

    + Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific discipline.

    + Certification in Food Safety or Quality Assurance.

    + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

    + Familiarity with GMPs and food safety fundamentals.

    + Ability to operate lab equipment and interpret technical specs.

    + Comfortable using digital tools (e.g., tablets, iPads).

    + Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00/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 Oct 17, 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.