QC Lab Lead Job Listing at Kelly Services in Portland, OR (Job ID 9603763)

Description

QC Lab Lead 

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking QC Lab Lead & EM Specialist for a 6-month contract-to-hire position at a premier client in Portland, OR. If you're passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.
Pay: $23-25/hour
Shift: Monday-Friday 6/7am start
Overview:
Our Client is seeking a Quality Control Lab Lead & Environmental Monitoring Specialist who will be responsible for ensuring food safety and quality standards across their production facilities. The successful candidate will manage the Environmental Monitoring (EM) program, conduct quality assurance tests, and support continuous improvement initiatives. If you are passionate about food safety and compliance, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Responsibilities:

• Administer Food Safety Pre-requisite programs within warehouse and production areas.
• Conduct QA tests on incoming, in-process, and outgoing products.
• Monitor internal and external environments for compliance with food safety and Client's standards.
• Oversee the environmental monitoring programs and corrective/preventive actions.
• Track and review quality-related documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Perform regular checks of production areas, evaluate product quality, and manage the release of qualified ingredients.
• Enter test results into QC spreadsheets, promptly report outcomes, and ensure product control.
• Maintain QA equipment calibrations and order lab supplies as needed.
• Assist with investigations of customer complaints and in-house quality issues.
• Drive continuous improvement and promote standardization across the facility.
• Report key performance indicators (KPIs) and progress towards departmental goals.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required, bachelor's degree preferred.
• HACCP Certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the food industry, specifically in Environmental Monitoring or relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Google Docs, and ERP systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Must be comfortable working in environments with strong food smells and aromas.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry between 5 and 60 pounds.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and repetitive motions.
• Exposure to dust, fumes, strong food aromas, and varying temperatures.

What Happens Next:
Once you apply, the next steps will follow if your qualifications align with this role. If this role is not the right fit, you will still be part of our network, which opens up future opportunities with our expert recruitment team.




p#1

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

 Apply on company website