Quality Assurance/Lab Technician

Job Summary

Support and enforce SQF / QA, GMP, HACCP, Safety policies and procedures, and production needs. “Food Safety and Quality” are the responsibilities of this position. A Quality Assurance Technician will provide assistance to the Quality Assurance Department with swabbing, coli form plating, calibrating, antibiotic testing, and various laboratory functions.

Essential Functions

• Daily QA audit.

• Monitor ponds.

• Micro plating, WPN, CO2, and antibiotic confirmation testing.

• Powder packaging seal checks.

• Pull customer samples.

• Clean and maintain clean lab areas.

• Responsible for care and maintenance of company tools laboratory equipment.

• Updating quality & procedure manuals, calibrations, wastewater reports, swabbing and air quality monitoring.

• Follow all safety and working rules.

• Must have the ability to get along with co-workers, management personnel, customers, vendors, and

employees in accordance with the company policies and working rules while ensuring a harmonious and

conducive work environment.

• Maintain a positive attitude and contribute toward a quality environment.

• Excellent regular full-time attendance in support of company objectives.

• Use initiative and judgment in making decisions, keeping with California Dairies, Inc.’s best interests.

• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

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

equipment.

• Must be able to recognize problems and be persistent until a solution is found.

• Must be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Dairy Science, Food Science or Microbiology, or Associates in similar areas or 2+ years of

experience in a laboratory setting.

• Proficient written and spoken English.

• Basic computational skills required.

• Simple math reasoning required.

*MUST be able to work rotating shifts: get schedule 1 month in advance

6AM-2:30PM

2:00PM-10:30PM

10:00PM-6:30AM

Typically 10-15 hours OT/week

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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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