- Join a Top-Tier Global Leader in the Food and Beverage industry at a high-volume production facility in Los Angeles. We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Technician to ensure product safety and excellence through rigorous analytical testing and sensory evaluation. This is a 100% onsite position for a 3-month contract, requiring flexibility for second or third shift schedules, including some weekends.
location: Los Angeles, California
job type: Contract
salary: $25 - 26 per hour
work hours: 11 to 7
education: High School
responsibilities:
- Perform qualitative and quantitative analytical testing on work-in-process and finished goods using pH meters, HPLC, and Malvern Mastersizer.
- Conduct organoleptic/sensory testing (taste, smell, appearance) to ensure compliance with established flavor and texture profiles.
- Approve batches for packaging and shipment, or proactively place non-conforming materials on quality hold for investigation.
- Prepare and submit samples for microbiological testing and maintain meticulous records of all results.
- Utilize SAP to execute inventory movements and track real-time product status across compounding and storage areas.
- Calibrate and maintain laboratory instrumentation while preparing necessary reagents and solutions for daily protocols.
qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific field.
- Proficiency with laboratory instrumentation, specifically pH meters and analytical balances.
- Ability to work 100% onsite in a production environment following strict GMP guidelines.
- Availability to work second or third shifts, including weekend rotations.
- Strong mathematical skills for precise batch adjustments and data entry accuracy.
- Prior QC experience within a Food Science or high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Direct experience operating HPLC or Malvern Mastersizer technology.
- Familiarity with food safety regulations (FSMA, SQF, or HACCP).
skills: Quality control, HPLC, MS-WORD, MS-EXCEL
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
