Job Title: Quality Technician 1st ShiftJob Description We are seeking a dedicated Quality Technician for the 1st shift to join our team. This role involves ensuring the safety and quality of ingredients through various laboratory tests. The position operates Monday through Friday from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm, with occasional on-call Saturdays. Each team member will be assigned a designated Saturday each month for potential on-call duties. Responsibilities + Conduct laboratory tests such as water activity, protein swabs, pH, and viscosity. + Perform environmental swabbing to test for allergens, molds, and other hazards. + Maintain quality documentation by ensuring sanitation, batch records, and product release records are properly completed and filed. Essential Skills + Knowledge of chemistry and biology. + High school diploma. + Eagerness to enter the science field. Additional Skills & Qualifications + No prior lab experience is necessary as training will be provided. Work Environment The work environment is divided between laboratory testing and fieldwork. Half of the shift will be spent in the lab testing products, while the other half will involve retrieving samples and performing line checks. The company produces high-quality chocolate and other ingredients for well-known products. The team is dedicated to training motivated individuals in the quality process. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 Saint Louis,MO. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 14, 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. 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.