Quality Assurance Specialist

Quality Assurance Specialist I

Location: Manassas, VA
Pay Rate: $26.40/hour
Duration: 6-Month W2 Contract → Potential Full-Time Opportunity
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 10:00 PM–6:30 AM
Work Setting: On-site

6-Month W2 Contract → Potential Full-Time Opportunity

Start in a 6-month W2 position with the possibility of being converted to a full-time/permanent employee based on your performance, the company's business needs, and availability of a permanent position.

About the Opportunity

Are you interested in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Food Science, Food Safety, Laboratory/Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or Regulatory Compliance?

This opportunity may be a good fit for students, recent graduates, experienced professionals, or candidates with academic or professional backgrounds in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Quality, or related fields.

You will help ensure that products, production processes, equipment, and documentation meet established quality, food-safety, and regulatory standards.

What You’ll Do

Perform detailed quality audits during production and packaging.

Check products and processes to make sure they meet established quality standards.

Verify quality-control equipment such as:

Metal detectors

X-ray equipment

Scales

Other production/quality equipment

Review production paperwork and records for accuracy and compliance.

Identify, document, and report quality issues and deviations.

Help ensure corrective actions are taken to address non-compliance.

Monitor housekeeping and report issues that could affect product quality or safety.

Enter and track quality results using computer systems.

Work with Production, Packaging, Supervisors, Managers, and other team members to resolve daily quality issues.

Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), test methods, GMP, and quality-system requirements.

Support compliance with FDA and cGMP standards.

Support food-safety programs including HACCP, SQF, and Food Quality Plans.

Help ensure products meet requirements for identity, purity, strength, and quality.

Participate in required training and Quality Assurance projects.

Provide backup support for other QA responsibilities as needed.

Who Could Be a Good Fit?

This role may be a strong match for:

Recent graduates in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Life Sciences, or related fields.

Graduates who earned their degree some time ago and are looking to move into Quality Assurance or Food Safety.

College/university students with relevant coursework, laboratory, food science, or quality experience.

Laboratory, research, or technical professionals interested in transitioning into industrial Quality Assurance.

Quality Control or Quality Assurance professionals.

Food Safety or Manufacturing professionals.

Candidates with experience following SOPs, test methods, GMP, or quality systems.

Candidates with strong attention to detail and an interest in quality, compliance, and product safety.

Educational Qualifications

High School Diploma required.

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or a related major is preferred.

Relevant educational backgrounds may include:

Food Science

Biology

Chemistry

Microbiology

Biotechnology

Life Sciences

Quality

Other related scientific or technical disciplines

Important Skills & Qualifications

Strong communication skills in spoken and written English.

Spanish language skills are a plus and can be valuable when communicating with production teams.

Strong attention to detail.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Ability to confidently communicate quality concerns and raise issues when necessary.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Ability to work effectively with employees at different levels, from production teams to management.

Ability to read and follow SOPs, test methods, and technical documents.

Comfortable using computers to enter and track data.

Knowledge of GMP and Quality Systems is preferred.

Ability to participate in required training and learn company-specific quality procedures.

Schedule & Work Environment

Monday–Friday | 10:00 PM–6:30 AM

This is an on-site position in Manassas, VA. Candidates should be comfortable working a consistent overnight/third-shift schedule.

Important Interview Requirement

If you are shortlisted for this opportunity, you will be required to report to the Manassas, VA job location for an on-site interview.

Please consider your ability to attend an in-person interview in Manassas, VA before applying.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

$26.40/hour

6-month W2 contract

Potential opportunity to transition into full-time/permanent employment

Monday–Friday schedule

Gain hands-on experience in:

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Food Safety

GMP

HACCP

FDA/cGMP compliance

Manufacturing Quality

Quality Systems

Potentially valuable experience for candidates pursuing careers in Food Science, Life Sciences, Laboratory Science, Quality, Manufacturing, Food Safety, or Regulatory Compliance

Please note: The potential full-time conversion is not guaranteed and depends on performance, business needs, and the availability of a permanent position.