QA Technician

Quality Assurance Technician

Start your career in Quality and Food Safety!

Were looking for a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Technician to join a food manufacturing team. This is a great opportunity for a B.S. graduate in Biology, Microbiology, Food Science, Chemistry, or a related science who wants hands-on experience in quality, food safety, and manufacturing.

What You'll Do

• Perform environmental and microbiological swabbing throughout the facility

• Collect samples, document results, and coordinate testing with outside laboratories

• Support food safety, sanitation, pest control, and environmental monitoring programs

• Work with production and quality teams to investigate and resolve quality concerns

• Maintain accurate records and follow GMP, FDA, and SOP requirements

• Gain hands-on exposure to quality systems and continuous improvement in a regulated manufacturing environment

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Food Science, Chemistry, or another Life Science preferred

• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn

• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment and being on your feet throughout the shift

• Good communication, organization, and computer skills

• Previous quality, laboratory, GMP, food manufacturing, or pharmaceutical experience is a plus, but not required

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Eau Claire, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Eau Claire, WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Eau Claire,WI.

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.

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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.