Quality Associate

Join a dynamic QA Release Group and Process Team where you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and compliance of our production processes with regulatory standards.

Quality Associate

• Perform detailed review and approval of batch records and associated technical documentation for routine production, validation, and change control activities to ensure compliance with USDA, FDA, and EU regulations.
• Provide real-time, on-the-floor quality support for batch reviews, process auditing, and quality guidance to production personnel and the Process Team.
• Support the deviation management process by identifying non-conformances, determining root cause, and participating in investigation report writing.
• Assist with internal and external inspection audits by helping with preparation and response, and support the Process Team by tracking and reporting on continuous improvement goals.
• Execute usage decisions and release transactions in SAP to manage product movement and final disposition for product release.

• Quality assurance expertise.
• Experience with batch record review and quality investigations.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Ability to take feedback well and be self-driven.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing GMP-regulated documents such as batch records, SOPs, and quality investigations.
• Proficiency with computer systems including Microsoft Suite, SAP, and Veeva.

• Bachelor's Degree in a scientific discipline
• At least 1-2 years of experience in a GMP-regulated environment, such as pharmaceuticals or biologics.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 1st shift. The position offers flexibility around start and end times but requires working 8 hours per day, totaling 40 hours per week.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Dodge, IA.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

• 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)

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Fort Dodge,IA.

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 Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.