• Quality Assurance Technician

    Actalent (Pixley, CA)


    Job Title: Quality Assurance TechnicianJob Description

    A Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for supporting the Quality Assurance Department by conducting quality audits, swabbing, coli form plating, calibrating, antibiotic testing, and various laboratory functions. The role involves enforcing USDA, SQF / QA, GMP, HACCP, and Safety policies, ensuring food safety and quality. In the absence of a Quality Assurance Technician, these responsibilities will be covered by another Technician or the Quality Assurance Manager.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform weekly tasks including environmental swabbing, airplates, and thermometer calibration.

    + Conduct noon and midnight inventory of fluid silos.

    + Monitor waste water, pH, EC, and COD.

    + Perform micro plating, WPN, antibiotic confirmation testing, and TA testing.

    + Send daily samples to DA and Sierra for testing.

    + Pull and re-test customer samples.

    + Maintain clean lab areas and ensure all paperwork is completed accurately.

    + File documentation correctly and promptly.

    + Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).

    + Care for and maintain company tools and laboratory equipment.

    + Update quality and procedure manuals, calibrations, waste water reports, and conduct swabbing and air quality monitoring.

    + Follow all safety and working rules while maintaining positive relationships with colleagues and clients.

    + Maintain a positive attitude and contribute towards a quality environment.

    + Demonstrate excellent full-time attendance to support company objectives.

    + Use initiative and judgment in decision-making, following other duties as assigned by management.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor's Degree in Dairy Science, Food Science, or Microbiology, or an Associate's degree in similar areas with 5 years of laboratory experience.

    + Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.

    + Basic computational skills and simple math reasoning.

    + Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions given in written, oral, or diagram form.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Must acquire and maintain an Oven Solids Tester license.

    + Certified Industry Supervisor certification on Drug residue testing.

    + Must work in a safe and efficient manner and follow all safety procedures including the use of safety equipment.

    Work Environment

    The work environment may expose the employee to temperatures ranging from 34 to over 100 degrees and chemicals such as ammonia, acids, caustics, chlorines, paints, particles, oils, and hazardous gases. Personal protective equipment including hearing protection, bump caps, hair and beard nets, gloves, and eye protection must be used. Proper lifting techniques are required. The position requires flexibility to work all three shifts, with a typical shift being from 8pm to 4:30am.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pixley, CA.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/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 Pixley,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 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.