Actalent
Description
Job Title: Quality Assurance (QA) Lead
Location: Reno, NV
Employment Type: Full-time
Overview
As a QA Lead, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and safety of finished products, raw ingredients, and packaging materials. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has strong leadership skills, and is passionate about food safety and quality assurance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support QA Technicians in daily tasks and responsibilities.
Train and develop technicians in their roles and responsibilities.
Monitor and follow the HACCP Plan to ensure food safety during production.
Analyze quality data to identify and recommend process improvements.
Ensure calibration of instruments for accurate monitoring of critical control points.
Coordinate with production teams on regulatory and quality issues; document corrective actions.
Train associates and ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Inspect and maintain sanitation standards across production areas.
Collect and ship samples for R&D or other testing needs.
Participate in first production runs and pilot runs.
Perform non-conformance investigations and reporting.
Delegate tasks and conduct direct observations of QA technicians.
Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent required; 1–2 years of related experience and/or training
Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific field is preferred.
Certification in Food Safety or Quality is a plus.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Ability to operate standard lab equipment and read technical specifications.
Familiarity with GMPs and food safety fundamentals.
Comfortable using digital tools such as tablets or iPads.
Ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization.
Working Conditions
Physical demands and work environment characteristics are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of the role.
Must be able to work in a production environment with varying temperatures and conditions.
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00/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 Reno,NV.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 2025.
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.
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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.
Job Title: Quality Assurance (QA) Lead
Location: Reno, NV
Employment Type: Full-time
Overview
As a QA Lead, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and safety of finished products, raw ingredients, and packaging materials. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has strong leadership skills, and is passionate about food safety and quality assurance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support QA Technicians in daily tasks and responsibilities.
Train and develop technicians in their roles and responsibilities.
Monitor and follow the HACCP Plan to ensure food safety during production.
Analyze quality data to identify and recommend process improvements.
Ensure calibration of instruments for accurate monitoring of critical control points.
Coordinate with production teams on regulatory and quality issues; document corrective actions.
Train associates and ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Inspect and maintain sanitation standards across production areas.
Collect and ship samples for R&D or other testing needs.
Participate in first production runs and pilot runs.
Perform non-conformance investigations and reporting.
Delegate tasks and conduct direct observations of QA technicians.
Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent required; 1–2 years of related experience and/or training
Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific field is preferred.
Certification in Food Safety or Quality is a plus.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Ability to operate standard lab equipment and read technical specifications.
Familiarity with GMPs and food safety fundamentals.
Comfortable using digital tools such as tablets or iPads.
Ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization.
Working Conditions
Physical demands and work environment characteristics are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of the role.
Must be able to work in a production environment with varying temperatures and conditions.
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00/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 Reno,NV.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 2025.
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.
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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.