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Actalent Lab Technician in Buffalo, New York

QA Lab Technician - Entry Level!

Entry level opportunity into a QA lab based role. If interested in learning more about this opportunity, send resumes directly to Shannon at

sfitch @actalentservices.com

Job Description

The QA Technician will support the quality and operational teams in the sugar processing operation. In this role, you will perform laboratory analysis and monitor the operation while maintaining accurate documentation in accordance with the Quality and Food Safety systems in a GFSI certified facility.

  • Perform routine analysis on raw materials, in process and final products to ensure that finished products meet required specifications prior to releasing shipments

  • Conduct product release procedures and generate Certificates of Analysis

  • Perform calibration of lab equipment

  • Perform plant wide monitoring activities to ensure compliance with good manufacturing practices, safety, food safety and quality assurance practices

  • Maintain proper documentation in all formats of record keeping in a legible manner

  • Report concise and professional communication in all forms; verbal, written and electronically

Hard Skills

  • Laboratory analysis

  • Calibration of lab equipment

  • Plant wide monitoring

  • Good manufacturing practices compliance

  • Safety and quality assurance practices

Soft Skills

  • Prior laboratory experience

  • Professional communication

  • Accurate documentation

  • Detail-oriented

  • Reliable

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s).

Work Environment

This position requires physical activities such as climbing stairs or ladders, working at heights, lifting up to 50lbs, operating test equipment, and mobility between departments. The work is primarily indoors, with some outdoor tasks. The noise level is medium to loud, with exposure to sugar dust, steam, heat, uneven surfaces, high humidity, slippery floors, cold, and mechanical hazards. The schedule involves 12-hour shifts on a (2 on 3 off) (2 on 2 off) (3 on 2 off) rotation, 24/7 operation, including swing day and night shifts. Current position: 6pm - 6am, with the need to be open to working day shifts as needed.

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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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