- QC Technician- Richmond VA
- Position Summary
- The Quality Control (QC) Technician is responsible for conducting laboratory testing, production monitoring, and quality inspections to ensure raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods meet company quality, food safety, and regulatory standards.
This role supports compliance with GMP, SQF, HACCP, and internal quality systems while helping maintain the highest standards of product quality and food safety.
- Key Responsibilities
- + Perform analytical testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products using standardized laboratory procedures.
+ Conduct quality tests including pH, turbidity, Brix, salt concentration, alcohol, total nitrogen, microbiological sampling, and related analyses. + Perform routine production quality checks and report non-conformances or variances to management. + Support production by conducting inspections before, during, and between product runs. + Monitor sanitation and employee hygiene practices in compliance with GMP and food safety standards. + Prepare samples for external laboratory testing and track results for accuracy and compliance. + Place products on hold and release products according to established company procedures. + Maintain ingredient documentation and supplier quality records. + Organize and maintain laboratory documentation including SOPs, logs, charts, forms, and testing records. + Perform calibration, verification, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment. + Monitor and maintain laboratory inventory and supplies. + Assist the QC Manager with customer quality issues, audits, and special projects. + Support continuous improvement initiatives and maintain a strong commitment to quality and food safety.
- Qualifications
- + Associate or bachelor's degree in a science-related field preferred.
+ 1-2 years of experience in the food, beverage, or manufacturing industry preferred. + Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, SQF, and food safety practices preferred. + Familiarity with laboratory safety procedures and handling of hazardous materials. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. + Ability to work independently and follow written procedures accurately.
- Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- + Ability to work flexible schedules, overtime, and weekends as needed.
+ Comfortable working in environments with allergens including soy, wheat, peanut, sesame, and mustard. + Ability to wear required PPE including hearing protection, safety glasses, steel-toe/slip-resistant footwear, gloves, hair/facial coverings, and company uniforms in compliance with GMP standard \#P1 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 (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) 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 is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly 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. Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment\_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en) .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.
