Description
Quality Assurance Technician
Direct Hire
Location: NE Portland, OR
Shift: 4pm - 12am
Pay Rate: $26.50/hr (+$2 shift differential from 5pm-12am)
Monday-Friday, with occasional OT
Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician for a full-time, on-site, direct hire position at Biotech company in NE Portland. If you're passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.
Overview:
We are seeking a diligent and reliable Quality Assurance Technician to join our team. This essential role involves performing microbiological, physical, and chemical analysis on raw materials and food products at various stages of the manufacturing process. The technician will also provide support to the Quality Assurance Manager by conducting audits and inspections for glass and hard plastic, post-cleanup, sanitation, pest control, and security. Strong attention to detail, adherence to safety procedures, and effective communication are key to ensuring the successful completion of duties.
Responsibilities:
• Perform chemical and physical analysis, including flavor checks, on product, ingredient, and control samples.
• Accurately record all analyses and communicate results effectively.
• Prepare product sampling materials and maintain a clean and organized laboratory.
• Follow all GMP and safety procedures, including allergen testing, environmental swabbing, ATP swabbing, air and water sampling.
• Assist the production team with general cleaning duties as needed.
• Cover all lab responsibilities in the absence of the Quality Assurance Manager.
• Assist in internal audits, CAPA resolutions, and records review to ensure compliance.
Qualifications:
• Associate's degree in a related field; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2 years of experience in a lab environment, with food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of GMPs and experience with product quality and safety functions.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and follow GMPs as described in company guidelines.
• Clear writing skills and proficiency with MS Office and other company software.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, especially in emergency situations.
We encourage you to apply if you have the qualifications and are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in food quality assurance.
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?
Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
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