Ventura, CA | Full-Time | Shift(s) Available: To Be Determined

Are you a recent science graduate looking to start your career in Quality Assurance? Exact Staff is seeking a motivated Quality Associate to join a growing Quality team in Ventura, CA. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in both the food manufacturing and medical device industries while working alongside experienced quality professionals, with steady work, weekly pay, and long-term growth opportunity.

If you're detail-oriented, enjoy problem-solving, and are eager to learn, we'd love to hear from you. This position is ideal for individuals with a science background seeking to launch a career in Quality Assurance, food manufacturing, or medical device quality systems.

What You'll Be Doing:

•      Inspecting incoming materials and finished products to ensure they meet quality standards.

•      Performing in-process quality testing, including pH, viscosity, and water activity testing.

•      Reviewing production documentation and maintaining accurate quality records.

•      Supporting product release activities and inventory documentation within the ERP system (NetSuite).

•      Conducting environmental monitoring and assisting with microbiological testing.

•      Helping maintain quality documentation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), product specifications, and retention samples.

•      Supporting internal audits, regulatory inspections, CAPA investigations, and continuous improvement projects.

•      Learning food safety and medical device quality systems while building a long-term career in Quality Assurance.

Qualifications:

•      Bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Food Science, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.

•      Bilingual in English and Spanish (required).

•      Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

•      Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

•      Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

•      Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

•      Laboratory coursework or hands-on experience in microbiology, chemistry, or food science preferred.

•      Familiarity with food manufacturing, food safety systems, or medical device manufacturing preferred.

•      Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite or similar software preferred.

•      Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and manage multiple priorities.

•      Reliable attendance required, including standing for extended periods and occasionally lifting up to 30 pounds.

•      Comfortable working in food and manufacturing environments with varying temperatures and required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Pay, Schedule, and Location

•      Pay Rate: Starting at $25/hour

•      Schedule: Full-Time

•      Shifts Available: To Be Determined

•      Location: Ventura, CA

Benefits Available:

•      Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Insurance

•      $0 copay for unlimited Teladoc virtual visits

•      Employee Assistance Program (medical, financial, or legal support)

•      Coverage available for spouse, domestic partner, and children

•      Pet insurance available

•      Resources for parents with children of developmental disabilities

Hiring Requirements:

•      Valid identification that proves your right to work in the United States

•      As a condition of employment, you may be required to pass a drug screen and background check.

Apply Today!

Immediate openings available. Apply now to speak with an Exact Staff recruiter and start the hiring process quickly.

Exact Staff, Inc.

30 Years of Workforce Solutions

EXACT STAFF is an E-Verify employer. All offers of employment are conditioned upon presenting identification proving identity and the legal right to work in the U.S. Exact Staff is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to ensuring that all decisions regarding terms, conditions and privileges of employment are in accordance with our principles of equal opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed or religious beliefs, age, sex, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical disability, mental disability, citizenship, military status, protected genetic characteristics, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law or local ordinance. We comply with the ADA and applicable state and local laws and consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants to perform essential functions of the job. Hire may be subject to passing a medical examination, skill and agility tests. LOS ANGELES APPLICANTS: Exact Staff will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of Article 9 to Chapter XVIII of the Los Angeles Municipal Code