Quality Associate

Job Title: Quality Associate Job Description
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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Essential Skills
- 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.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in a scientific discipline; or a High School Diploma / GED with equivalent relevant experience.
- At least 1-2 years of experience in a GMP-regulated environment, such as pharmaceuticals or biologics.
Work Environment
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.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Dodge, IA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Fort Dodge,IA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026. 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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