Quality Technician

Quality Assurance Technician - Food ManufacturingJoin a growing food manufacturing team dedicated to producing high-quality, safe products that consumers trust every day! We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Technician to support quality and food safety initiatives within a fast-paced production environment.Responsibilities:Perform quality audits throughout the facility to ensure compliance with GMP, food safety, and quality standards.Conduct routine quality control testing and inspections on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.Assist with microbiology sample preparation, testing, and product release activities.Support work order management and quality documentation processes.Collect samples and perform routine quality checks, monitoring, and recordkeeping.Prepare media, reagents, and samples for laboratory testing.Investigate quality issues and help implement corrective actions when needed.Maintain accurate records in accordance with GMP/GLP requirements.Partner with production and operations teams to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.Qualifications:Associate's degree in Food Science, Food Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or a related field preferred.1-2 years of experience in a food manufacturing, food production, or quality environment.Recent graduates with relevant internships, lab experience, or food manufacturing exposure are encouraged to apply.Knowledge of GMP, GLP, food safety, and quality systems.Experience with QC testing, sample preparation, media preparation, and food analysis is a plus.Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.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. 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)Workplace Type:This is a fully onsite position in Ayer,MA.Application Deadline:This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 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 View email address on click.appcast.io 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.