QA Technician

QA Technician

As a QA Technician, you will conduct general food micro testing, including generic pathogenic micro testing, under the guidance of the Quality Assurance Supervisor or as outlined in the protocol. You will revise, edit, and create quality documents, count and record micro plate counts, and assist in processing samples from receipt through testing. Your role includes ensuring thorough and timely completion of all steps as outlined in the protocol, communicating promptly with the Quality Assurance Supervisor, and adhering to GMP/GLP guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct general food micro testing, including generic pathogenic micro testing under guidance.
• Revise, edit, and create quality documents.
• Count and record micro plate counts.
• Assist in processing samples from receipt through testing, including documentation and recordkeeping.
• Ensure all steps are completed thoroughly and in a timely manner as outlined in the protocol.
• Communicate promptly with the Quality Assurance Supervisor.
• Follow GMP/GLP guidelines.

Essential Skills

• Food chemistry
• Quality assurance
• QC testing
• Sample preparation
• Media preparation
• QA testing
• Microbiology testing
• Food analysis testing
• Food science
• Biologics

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in micro testing or food analysis lab.
• Prior QA/QC experience in food manufacturing.
• Associate or B.S. degree in food, chemistry, microbiology, biology, or a related field is preferred.

Work Environment

This is a fully onsite role where you will help lead a team of 10 individuals and report to the QA Supervisor. The position is available on the 3rd shift, from 12 am to 8:30 am. You may be required to work some weekends occasionally, depending on the volume of samples.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ayer, Massachusetts.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr.

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 16, 2025.