• Sensory Lab Technician

    Actalent (Vernon, CA)


    Job Title: Quality Control Technician - Food Industry

    Job Description

    We are seeking a dedicated Quality Control Technician with a focus on the food industry. This role involves inspecting, testing, and documenting various aspects of fish products to ensure quality and safety standards are met.

    Responsibilities

    + Trim, test, weigh, and package fish products.

    + Conduct sensory testing, including smelling fish to assess freshness.

    + Take photographs of labels and packaging for documentation purposes.

    + Review and test raw materials and packaging for quality assurance.

    + Document control and prepare inspection reports.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience in food quality control.

    + Proficiency in document control and inspection reporting.

    + Ability to conduct sensory testing, including labeling and GMP.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Previous experience in the food industry is preferred.

    + Flexibility with work schedule is required.

    + Ability to work under a supervisor based remotely in Florida.

    Work Environment

    This position operates within a lab setting, with regular activities involving stepping in and out of coolers to collect samples when shipments arrive. Benefits and a 401K plan are offered after the probationary period.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Vernon, California.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Vernon,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 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.