Quality Assurance Specialist

Location: Shelton, CT (Onsite)

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: $75,000 to $95,000

Team Size: Small team of 3

Reports To: QA Manager

Start Date: February 23

Interview Process: Onsite team interview, followed by onsite meeting with President

Overview

If you are passionate about quality, enjoy solving problems, and want to be part of a team that values accuracy and continuous improvement, this opportunity is an excellent fit. The Quality Assurance Specialist plays an important role in ensuring that products meet high standards, processes run smoothly, and customer expectations are consistently exceeded.

This position offers the chance to step into a stable, long standing organization with a strong industry reputation. You will be filling the seat of a long time employee who is relocating, which creates an exciting opportunity to bring your expertise, ideas, and energy to a team that truly values quality excellence.

If you enjoy a blend of documentation, investigations, audits, and cross functional teamwork, you will thrive here.

What You Will DoMaintain and update Quality Assurance documentation that supports the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management SystemContribute to the continuous improvement of the company’s Quality Management SystemInvestigate nonconformances and document root causes and corrective actionsCoordinate product quality issues, customer complaints, and internal concerns through to full resolutionOversee product recertification activities, including lab testing coordination and communication of product dispositionManage Product Master data within the PIMS database, including test methods, approvals, and specificationsSupport processing of Certificates of Analysis and guide administrative staff on COA handlingAssist in audits and ensure compliance with ISO standardsCollaborate closely with operations, lab teams, and quality leadershipWhat You BringBachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent experienceThree to five years of Quality Assurance experience in manufacturing, chemical, or regulated environmentsStrong working knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements and audit processesExperience with CAPA investigations, customer complaints, and product quality issuesFamiliarity with QMS databases and related documentation systemsStrong organizational skills and attention to detailEffective communication skills for cross functional collaborationAbility to manage multiple priorities in a consistent and reliable wayPreferred QualificationsExperience with ISO 9001:2015Exposure to compliance or regulatory standards within chemical or manufacturing environmentsSupervisory or mentorship experience, though not requiredWhy You Will Love Working HereA stable organization with decades of industry leadershipA friendly, collaborative quality team that values each member’s contributionsA role with meaningful responsibility and visibility across departmentsA culture that takes pride in its products and invests in qualityStrong benefits including 401(k) with match, vacation, sick time, and holidays

This is a great fit for someone who enjoys being hands on with quality, solving problems, working closely with a small team, and driving continuous improvement.

Interview ProcessFirst round onsite interview with the quality teamSecond round onsite meeting with the President

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Shelton, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $95000.00/yr.

Affinity Benefits401k with matchVacation/Sick/Holiday

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Shelton,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 11, 2026.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.