Job Title: Innovation Quality SpecialistPay: $30-$34/hr (based on experience)

Drive global food innovation and quality excellence

Are you passionate about food quality and eager to make a global impact? We’re looking for an Innovation Quality Specialist to join a fast-paced, innovation-driven food company based in Chicago. In this role, you’ll support plant trials both locally and internationally and help launch new products that delight consumers around the world.

What You’ll Do:Lead and support plant trials and first production runs across global sitesCollaborate with R&D to bring new innovations to lifeEnsure food safety and quality documentation is complete and compliantValidate lab results, manage vendor communications, and release product holdsDevelop Product Quality Standards and Quality Control plansUse SAP PLM and other tools to manage documentation and quality platformsIdentify and drive continuous improvement opportunities in manufacturingPartner with factory teams to model and coach best practicesInfluence cross-functional teams to adopt quality standards and new ways of workingWhat You Bring:1–2 years in food manufacturingStrong knowledge of HACCP, FSMA, and food safety regulationsBachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related fieldA collaborative mindset and a passion for innovation and qualityThis is your opportunity to be part of a company that values creativity, quality, and continuous improvement. If you’re ready to help shape the future of food, we’d love to hear from you.Additional Skills & QualificationsProject management skills.Strong communication skills—both written and verbal.Ability to provide efficient and concise project updates.Cross-functional teamwork experience.Bilingual Spanish preferred.Work Environment

The role involves traveling to local sites 2-3 times a week to support trial runs at plants. Flexibility for travel is non-negotiable and critical for this role.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $34.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 27, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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