Kelly Science & Clinical has a new, permanent opportunity for an Associate Quality Assurance Engineer in Eau Claire, WI! Note: Shift schedule is 6:00 pm-6:00 am, 2-2-3 schedule. Training occurs on 1st shift, Monday-Friday.
Job Summary: The Associate Quality Specialist serves as the primary Quality representative during Business Unit Operational Reviews and drives a robust quality culture within the factory. Responsibilities include overseeing Quality Monitoring Systems, conducting Non-Conformance Investigations, facilitating Continuous Improvement initiatives, and supporting Consumer Feedback Programs. The role also involves training, quality assurance, and compliance with internal and external standards.
Key Responsibilities: Lead Quality Control activities and investigations to address issues affecting Quality Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Provide training to ensure a knowledgeable workforce and maintain a strong quality culture.
Review and align Quality Monitoring Scheme (QMS) documentation with best practices.
Act as a liaison for handling deviations, non-conformances, and consumer complaints.
Support production objectives and enhance operator competence.
Promote quality awareness and adherence to standards across the unit.
Update and maintain quality procedures and tools.
Support Continuous Improvement initiatives to achieve defect reduction.
Conduct internal audits and assist in external audits readiness.
Identify non-conformance issues and lead investigations to recommend corrective actions.
Collaborate on Management of Change (MOC) implementation as required.
Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in microbiology, chemistry, or food science preferred.
Minimum of 1 year of laboratory or quality control experience.
Proficiency in quality systems, root cause analysis, and audit processes.
Pay will range between $70k-$75k based on title, education, and related industry experience. If you, or someone you know would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply online today to discuss the next steps. 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.
