QA Technician Job Listing at Kelly Services in Eau Claire, WI (Job ID US3596766_BH9940327)

Description

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a Quality Assurance (QA) Technician near Eau Claire, WI.
 

Direct Hire

Schedule & Compensation:

• Shift: 6:00 AM–6:10 PM (2-2-3 schedule) OR 6:00 PM–6:10 AM (2-2-3 schedule)
• Training: Monday–Friday, 1st shift
• Starting Pay: $26/hour base
• Shift Differential: Additional $2/hour (night shift)

 

Overview:

The Quality Assurance Technician plays a vital role in maintaining manufacturing facility hygiene by performing routine and ad hoc environmental microbiological swabbing and associated analysis. This position is responsible for accurately preparing, executing, and documenting swabbing activities, communicating with third-party laboratories, shipping samples, and ensuring compliance with sanitation and pest control programs. The QA Technician also supports cross-functional teams in responding to Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP) deviations, and may execute sanitation tasks within the QA laboratory.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, organize, and label swabbing materials.
• Conduct routine and as-needed environmental swabbing throughout facility, utilizing hygienic practices to prevent cross-contamination.
• Maintain accurate documentation for swab analysis, including data entry in 3rd party laboratory portals and swabbing software.
• Arrange shipment and carrier pickup of samples for delivery to external laboratories.
• Verify Master Sanitation Program compliance and support pest control efforts by logging findings and trend analysis.
• Collaborate with Operations and Facilities departments to address EMP deviations.
• Perform sanitation activities within the QA laboratory as required.
• Adhere to company good manufacturing practices (cGMP) and safety protocols.
• Restock supplies and ensure swabbing preparation areas are clean and organized.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Associate's Degree or minimum 5 years relevant experience required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology, Biology, Food Science, or related field preferred.

Experience:

• Coursework or experience in microbiology and pathogen analysis.
• Knowledge of aseptic and microbiological sampling techniques.
• Prior experience in Quality Control preferred.
• Working knowledge of cGMPs.

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong understanding of basic microbiology principles.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, multi-task, and excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

 

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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