Please note this position is located in Reno, NV. We can provide relocation assistance!

　　Great company, room for performance-based growth, family owned and operated since 1932!

　　Description:

　　Manages the QA Techs and SQF coordinator

　　Approaching work with a Continuous Improvement (CI) mindset, and engaging in Mission Statement to identify, value, prioritize, resource and sustain improvement opportunities.

　　Owning and promoting a Safety Culture by ensuring a safe work environment and promoting proper safety behavior.

　　Oversees quality processes and documentation

　　Ensure compliance with antibiotic testing of all incoming raw milk.

　　Sensory evaluation of products during and at end of Shelf-Life.

　　Allergen testing of equipment and products where appropriate.

　　Maintain proper inventory of all laboratory items and supplies. Order supplies as needed.

　　Maintain all proper documentation and records associated with responsibilities.

　　Coordinate with third-party laboratories as appropriate for sampling and testing necessary

　　Maintain all documented information as per SQF requirements.

　　Maintain laboratory as needed with regular cleaning.

　　Must follow all proper Good Manufacturing Practices.

　　revision/creation of SOPs

　　May help QA Techs and SQF coordinator with the following:

　　Microbiological testing as appropriate for raw materials, work in process, and finished products including: SPC, PI, TPC, Coliform, and Yeast/Mold.

　　Equipment pre-operational inspection including ATP swabbing.

　　Air quality monitoring within the facility.

　　Water quality monitoring within the facility for Coliform and TPC.

　　Environmental pathogen swabbing within the facility.

　　Requirements

　　MUST be local to Reno or willing to relocate (can provide relocation assistance if needed!)

　　Minimum 5 years of experience working in a food laboratory environment (dairy/milk laboratory experience is preferred)

　　Minimum 3 years managerial experience in Food Safety/Quality

　　Bachelor of Science in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry or other related field (preferred).

　　Knowledgeable of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP’s)

　　Strong understanding of microbiology (experience with microbiological testing)

　　Sensory experience (dairy products preferred).

　　Troubleshoot and repair lab equipment as necessary.

　　FDA Appendix N Antibiotic Trained (preferred).

　　HACCP

　　Good Laboratory Practices including Aseptic Sampling Techniques Trained

　　Level: Expert

　　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

　　Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

　　About Actalent

　　Actalent connects passion with purpose. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts that drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 engineering and sciences consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. An operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions, Actalent launched as a new specialized engineering and sciences services and workforce solutions brand in 2021.