• Quality Assurance Technician

    Actalent (San Clemente, CA)


    Job Title: Quality Assurance TechnicianJob Description

     

    Ensure food safety and quality requirements for processing raw materials into finished flavors conform to quality standards. Inspect all incoming raw materials and finished products according to company standards. Test raw material to identify potential replacements, and test, approve, and release finished flavors for packaging. Document all inspections and log product samples while maintaining work area compliance with relevant quality management systems through recordkeeping. Prepare samples for shipment to testing facilities, and prepare and verify finished goods labels. Create labels for packaging materials, complete QC line sheets, and assist QA Manager in investigating returned product complaints.

    Responsibilities

    + Inspect incoming raw materials and finished products according to company standards.

    + Test raw materials to identify potential replacements.

    + Approve and release finished flavors for packaging.

    + Document all inspections and log product samples.

    + Maintain work area compliance with quality management systems.

    + Prepare samples for shipment to testing facilities.

    + Prepare and verify finished goods labels.

    + Create labels for packaging materials.

    + Complete QC line sheets.

    + Assist QA Manager in investigating returned product complaints.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

    + Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

    + Experience in quality assurance and laboratory settings.

    + Ability to analyze liquids and powders.

    + Communication and inspection skills.

    + Understanding of chemistry.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + High school diploma and 6 months of lab experience required.

    + Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or related field and one year of quality assurance experience preferred.

    + Experience in a sensory environment is preferred.

    + Experience within flavor, food, beverage, fragrance, or nutraceutical/dietary supplement industries is preferred.

    Work Environment

    This position is within a flavor manufacturing company, working with concentrated chemicals in a lab and warehouse setting. It involves the use of standard office equipment and standard lab equipment such as printers, allergen testing kits, pipettes, scales, meters, and the GC/MS. The noise level may vary. Employees are eligible for various benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401K, as well as other partner perks and 40 hours of CA sick pay after 90 days of employment.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of San Clemente, California.

    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 San Clemente,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 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.