Job Title: Quality Assurance Technician - Temp to Hire

Work Location: Tanqueray Ct

Anticipated Pay Range: $18.00-$20.00/hour depending on experience

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:00am to 2:45pm, may vary depending on business needs including overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Note: This position is expected to be primarily located within the Quality Assurance department. However, operational needs may require the employee to work at other Beneficial Insectary facilities or departments. The candidate must demonstrate flexibility with work location and assignments as business needs evolve.

To apply for this internal opportunity, please complete the attached form and return it to Human Resources with a resume on or before Friday September 18, 2025

Job Summary:
The Quality Assurance Technician supports Beneficial Insectary’s production and laboratory operations by conducting precise arthropod counts, collecting and analyzing data, and maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality. This role ensures product integrity and adherence to quality control procedures through consistent monitoring, documentation, and collaboration with the Quality Assurance Supervisor and production staff.
 

The position requires strong attention to detail, familiarity with basic laboratory equipment, and adherence to established protocols and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform meticulous counting and data collection of arthropods using stereoscopes, microscopes, aspirators, and analytical balances.
• Accurately record, organize, and analyze data for quality and production metrics.
• Assist with various QA sampling and analysis methods including Wet counts, Tape counts, Emergence counts, and Aspirator counts.
• Operate computers proficiently to generate reports and ensure timely communication of QA findings.
• Handle arthropods and related biological materials in accordance with PPE and safety standards.
• Assist in sieving tasks and transport of production supplies such as Peat Moss, Vermiculite, and Bran.
• Support production activities including packaging, preparing raw material mixtures, and measuring received products for inventory control.
• Collaborate with peers and leadership to uphold corporate Objectives, Goals, Actions, and Measures (OGAM) for continuous improvement.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and calibration of laboratory work areas and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work in controlled laboratory and production environments with variable temperatures, humidity, and occasional exposure to odors or allergens associated with arthropods. Extended periods of sitting, standing, and repetitive hand motions. Close visual acuity for precise work under microscopes and computers. Ability to safely lift, carry, or move up to 20 lbs. with or without accommodation.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of one (1) year of related experience in quality assurance, laboratory, or production settings.
• Basic understanding of entomology principles preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and digital data entry systems.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to follow standard operating procedures.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Familiarity with laboratory tools such as microscopes, stereoscopes, and analytical balances.
• Ability and willingness to work at multiple company locations as needed to support operational requirements.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree in Agriculture, Biology, or a related scientific field preferred.
• Additional coursework or certifications in Quality Assurance or Laboratory Science desirable.