Lead QA Technician

Job Title: Lead QA Technician

Job Description

As a Lead QA Technician, you will conduct various calibrations including FT120 and SCC, ensure proper calibration of pH meters and thermometers, and perform pipette calibrations. You will also be responsible for conducting allergen tests on dairy products, creating Certificates of Analysis for customers, and performing daily dye checks. Additionally, you will train new technicians, assist in improving lab quality, participate in EOC and quality incident investigations, and handle document organization and audits. Your role involves frequent communication with supervisors and updating necessary information. You will also assist with general lab tech responsibilities and support additional projects as needed.

Hard Skills

• FT120 calibration

• SCC calibration

• pH meter calibration

• Thermometer calibration

• Pipette calibration

• Allergen testing

• Certificate of Analysis creation

• EOC testing

• Document auditing

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Des Moines, Iowa.

Work Environment

Work hours are Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM. The environment is a dairy manufacturing lab dealing with products like milk, yogurt, and cheese. The role requires interacting with dairy products and frequent visits to the production floor, which may be warm, loud, and slippery. The position involves standing for long periods, walking up stairs, and lifting over 20 lbs.

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.

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.