Quality Technician

Description

Quality Assurance Technician (Entry-Level)

Launch Your Career in the Food Industry

Are you looking for a role within the Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or a related scientific field looking to start your career in the food industry? We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Technician to join a growing food manufacturing team.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in food quality, food safety, laboratory testing, and GMP-regulated manufacturing. Candidates with internship experience, academic laboratory experience, or limited industry experience are encouraged to apply.

Position Overview

As a Quality Assurance Technician, you will play an important role in ensuring food products meet established quality and safety standards. You will support quality audits, sample preparation, testing activities, documentation review, and routine quality assurance functions throughout the manufacturing process.

Working alongside experienced quality professionals, you"ll gain valuable exposure to food safety programs, GMP requirements, laboratory practices, quality control testing, and food manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality audits of manufacturing processes and facility operations to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
• Support work order management and quality documentation activities.
• Assist with sample preparation, microbiological testing preparation, and release activities.
• Collect and prepare samples for testing and analysis.
• Perform routine quality assurance tasks, including product checks, inspections, sampling, and documentation review.
• Maintain accurate records and complete required quality documentation.
• Support food safety and quality initiatives throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Assist with investigations and corrective actions when quality issues arise.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and company quality procedures.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to ensure products meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work environment.

Experience

• 0-2 years of experience in food manufacturing, quality assurance, quality control, laboratory testing, or a related field.
• Internship, co-op, academic laboratory, or research experience is highly valued.
• Recent graduates are strongly encouraged to apply.

What We"re Looking For

We are looking for individuals who are excited about building a career in the food industry. Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• A strong interest in food safety and quality
• Excellent attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and grow
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• A team-oriented attitude and positive mindset

Why This Opportunity?

• Great entry point into the food manufacturing industry
• Hands-on experience in quality assurance and food safety
• Exposure to GMP and laboratory environments
• Opportunity to learn from experienced quality professionals
• Career growth into QA, QC, Food Safety, Regulatory Affairs, or Laboratory Operations
• Ideal for recent graduates looking to gain industry experience

This role is designed for early-career professionals who are eager to develop their technical skills and establish a long-term career in the food, beverage, or consumer products industry.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ayer, MA.

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 Ayer,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.