Quality Specialist @ Actalent

Job Title: Quality SpecialistJob DescriptionAs a Quality Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety in our manufacturing processes. You will be instrumental in designing and implementing a Quality Management System that serves as a cornerstone for producing our innovative products. Your collaboration with research and development, supply chain, and regulatory teams will ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the design and implementation of a Quality Management System crucial for manufacturing.
• Oversee collaboration with R&D staff, supply chain, and regulatory team to ensure day-to-day oversight of testing, regulatory compliance, and the administration of safety and quality systems.
• Act as the subject matter expert on safety and quality issues, providing on-the-floor quality support.
• Assist in the management of supplier quality programs, including document review, auditing, and trials.
• Develop and implement strategies and systems to meet internal and external customer requirements.
• Assist with BOM review, specification development, tech transfers, and supplier documentation transition into the eQMS system.
• Support the Quality Management Systems with SOP implementation, revision of specifications, production records, and training.
• Demonstrate ability to support FDA and customer relationships, inspection regimens, compliance plans, and label approval processes.
• Implement and document change management for deviations, non-conformances, and CAPAs.
• Serve as an ISO9001 practitioner, maintaining programs that adhere to ISO9001 requirements.
• Manage Certificates of Analysis by working with third-party labs, reviewing results, and issuing CoAs for compliant materials.

Essential Skills

• Experience in media manufacturing.
• Excellent people management skills and experience managing safety, quality systems, and technical services.
• Ability to set challenging performance expectations for analytical and microbiological testing.
• Experience with continuous improvement processes and collaboration with suppliers and customers.
• Experience developing and implementing ISO9001 programs.
• Working knowledge of sterility testing and microbiological lab processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• PCQI, HACCP, and/or Internal Audit Certification.
• A deeply technical background that translates evidence into action.
• A collaborative nature that thrives both independently and with others.
• Willingness to work with teammates to build a healthy professional environment.

Work EnvironmentThis position is onsite in Emeryville, where you will be part of a team setting new standards in media development. Our work environment focuses on innovation, efficiency, and collaboration to unlock massive potential for life-saving technologies.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Emeryville, CA.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/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)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis 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.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

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.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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.