Quality Assurance Specialist

Essential Skills

• Experience in Quality Assurance, manufacturing quality, quality systems, or a related regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience reviewing batch records, deviations, change controls, Certificates of Analysis, or controlled documentation.
• Familiarity with raw-material controls, material release, product release, and third-party laboratory testing.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 or a comparable quality-management system.
• Experience using an ERP or electronic quality system to manage materials, documentation, deviations, or release status.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple quality activities and deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across Quality and Manufacturing teams.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify documentation or compliance gaps.
• Comfort working in a hands-on manufacturing environment while balancing documentation, compliance, and operational priorities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in chemistry, biology, engineering, quality, manufacturing, or a related scientific or technical discipline preferred.
• Experience with quality assurance practices such as batch record review, CAPA, and quality management systems.
• Understanding of GMP principles and their application in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support the development of robust quality processes.

Work Environment

This is an onsite role based in Emeryville within a hands-on manufacturing environment focused on innovative cell culture media and modern quality practices. You will work closely with cross-functional teams in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality, using ERP and electronic quality systems to manage materials, documentation, and release activities. The environment emphasizes collaboration, documentation accuracy, and adherence to ISO 9001 and related quality standards, supporting a culture of continuous improvement and high-performance manufacturing.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Emeryville, CA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Emeryville, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Emeryville,CA.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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