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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Quality Technician - **Company:** CareerCircle - **Location:** St. Louis, MO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $58,240.0 - $74,880.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Literacy, Python (Programming Language), GXP - **Published:** July 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/mo/saint-louis/b5a1f246-31b6-45f9-a76a-c7d1bb9677ed ## About the Role Auditing Chemistry Visionary Operations Leadership Management Innovation Warehousing Calibration Scale (Map) Food Science Investigation Water Testing Record Keeping Detail Oriented Product Testing Sensory Analysis Quality Management Laboratory Testing Food Manufacturing Sample Preparation Facility Inspection Analytical Chemistry Artificial Intelligence Environmental Monitoring Quality Management Systems Engineering Design Process Food Safety And Sanitation Good Manufacturing Practices Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) Corrective And Preventive Action (CAPA) Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points (HACCP), * High school diploma. * 3+ years of Quality Technician experience in food manufacturing. * Understanding of food safety and quality systems. * Basic computer skills. * Ability to interpret testing data and make quality decisions. * Strong attention to detail and documentation skills. Additional Skills & Qualifications * College coursework in Chemistry, Food Science, Biology, or related field. * Experience with sensory evaluation/testing. * Knowledge of GMPs, GLPs, HACCP, and food safety programs. * Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) certification or willingness to obtain it. * Experience training others or providing work direction. Work Environment The work environment involves spending 50-60% of the time in the laboratory for product testing, sample preparation, record keeping, environmental monitoring, and data review. The remaining 40-50% is on the production floor for quality inspections, audits, raw material checks, investigations, and interactions with operators and supervisors. The role requires walking throughout manufacturing areas, climbing ladders, lifting up to 25 pounds, and handling laboratory chemicals. Expect exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and food manufacturing microorganisms. Job Type & Location, Saint Louis, MO*On-Site Grammar Visionary Operations Management Innovation Proofreading Communication Investigation Finished Good Detail Oriented Microsoft Excel Quality Control Staff Management Torque (Physics) Quality Assurance Laboratory Testing Root Cause Analysis Regulatory Compliance Laboratory Techniques Packaging And Labeling Artificial Intelligence Engineering Design Process Standard Operating Procedure Customer Complaint Resolution +0 Google IT Automation with Python Quality Control Technician Actalent Saint Louis, MO*On-Site Grammar Visionary Operations Management Innovation Proofreading Communication Investigation Finished Good Detail Oriented Microsoft Excel Quality Control Staff Management Torque (Physics) Quality Assurance Laboratory Testing Root Cause Analysis Regulatory Compliance Laboratory Techniques Packaging And Labeling Artificial Intelligence Engineering Design Process Standard Operating Procedure Customer Complaint Resolution +0 Google IT Automation with Python, Chemistry Visionary Operations Leadership Management Innovation Warehousing Calibration Scale (Map) Food Science Investigation Water Testing Record Keeping Detail Oriented Product Testing Sensory Analysis Quality Management Laboratory Testing Food Manufacturing Sample Preparation Facility Inspection Analytical Chemistry Artificial Intelligence Environmental Monitoring Quality Management Systems Engineering Design Process Food Safety And Sanitation Good Manufacturing Practices Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) Corrective And Preventive Action (CAPA) Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points (HACCP) +0 Google IT Automation with Python ## Description Join our dynamic team as a Lead Quality Technician, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring our products meet the highest food safety and quality standards. You will be responsible for performing testing, inspections, audits, and quality checks both in the laboratory and on the production floor. This hands-on role requires some leadership responsibilities, guiding the Quality Technician team, but does not involve direct management duties., * Perform laboratory testing on raw materials and finished products. * Conduct chemical analysis and quality checks. * Review production paperwork and quality records. * Approve or place products on hold based on test results. * Maintain retained product samples for future reference. * Follow GMPs, GLPs, food safety, and company procedures. * Perform environmental monitoring including swabbing, water testing, air quality testing, and brittle plastic inspections. * Support calibration programs for testing equipment. * Submit samples to third-party laboratories when required. * Participate in internal GMP audits and help prepare for customer, regulatory, and certification audits. * Conduct facility inspections and document findings, ensuring corrective actions are completed. * Manage held or non-conforming inventory, ensuring proper documentation and segregation of materials. * Perform raw material sampling and inspections, making disposition decisions regarding product release or hold status. * Help prioritize work for Quality Technicians and train new technicians. * Provide coverage for technician absences or vacations. * Communicate quality concerns to Operations, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Management. * Cross-train and work in multiple lab areas. * Support investigations related to customer complaints, food safety issues, environmental monitoring findings, and quality deviations. * Assist with corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and help improve quality management systems and procedures. ## Related Videos - [Tackling the Risks of AI - With AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1690-tackling-the-risks-of-ai-with-ai) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [Let’s Talk Quality!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100012-let-s-talk-quality) - [From Syntax to Singularity: AI’s Impact on Developer Roles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/900-from-syntax-to-singularity-ai-s-impact-on-developer-roles) - [Self-service Quality: QA Without QA](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100184-self-service-quality-qa-without-qa) ## Related Articles - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany) - [The Prompt Engineer ✍️](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/216-the-prompt-engineer) - [Data Science & more: The Lopez dilemma](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/10-data-science-more-the-lopez-dilemma) - [Dev Digest 129 - Now that's what I call private data!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/468-dev-digest-129-now-that-s-what-i-call-private-data) - [The 13 Best Python Libraries for Developers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/371-the-13-best-python-libraries-for-developers-in-2025) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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