Quality Technician

Quality Technician
, Augusta, Georgia, Full-time, Contract

Manus works across industries and value chains to accelerate the transition to Bio Alternatives – better performing and more sustainable versions of complex molecules traditionally sourced from plants, animals, or fossil fuels. Our platform is proven to work across scales, bridging the Valley of Death between lab and manufacturing more efficiently and more reliably to deliver the benefits of biotechnology today.

Manus is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Technician (Contractor) to support day‑to‑day quality control (QC) testing and quality assurance (QA) plant audit activities at our food‑ingredient manufacturing site. Working under the direction of the Quality team, the technician performs sampling and routine analytical and in‑process testing, documents results accurately and assists with GMP and food‑safety audits across the plant. This is a hands‑on role well suited to someone with strong attention to detail, sound documentation discipline, and a genuine commitment to safety and quality.

• Opportunity – For motivated, results‑oriented team members, our growth creates opportunities for personal and professional advancement.
• Accountability – You are given the resources you need to succeed and the freedom to make it happen; in return, we hold each other accountable for our high expectations.
• Passion – We love what we do and enjoy working with others who feel the same way. We embrace the challenge and hard work that comes with working on the cutting edge.

• Sampling – Collect and prepare raw‑material, in‑process, finished‑product, and environmental samples per established procedures.
• Routine testing – Perform routine QC and in‑process tests (e.g., pH, moisture, density, conductivity, appearance) and basic instrument checks.
• Documentation – Record and verify results accurately in logbooks / LIMS and promptly flag out‑of‑specification (OOS) results to QC staff.
• Environmental monitoring – Support environmental monitoring (EMP) and ATP sampling and the associated documentation.
• Lab readiness – Maintain lab cleanliness, calibration and reagent logs, supply inventory, and instrument readiness.
• Sample handling – Assist with retain‑sample management and stability‑sample handling.
• Good practice – Follow Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), GMP, and all safety requirements.

• Audit walkthroughs – Assist QA in conducting GMP and food‑safety walkthroughs and audits across the plant.
• Findings capture – Complete inspection checklists, capture findings and photos, and compile audit observations.