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Quality Lab TechnicianActalent • Chicago, IL, United States
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Quality Lab Technician

Quality Lab Technician

Actalent • Chicago, IL, United States
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Job Title: Quality Lab Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Quality Lab Technician to join our team on the 2nd shift. You will initially undergo training on the 1st shift for a few weeks, with an 8 am start time. Flexibility to cover different shifts is required, and occasional weekend work may be necessary. This position is a 6-month contract with potential for a permanent role based on performance.
Responsibilities
  • Perform wet chemistry lab analysis on raw materials, in-process, and finished products, including pH, viscosity, specific gravity, and physical properties testing.
  • Conduct micro testing and swabbing.
  • Inspect all incoming raw materials, including chemicals, bottles, and labels.
  • Perform line audits to ensure compliance with customer requirements.
  • Document findings and report them using Microsoft Excel and other data management systems.
  • Communicate daily updates to the Lab Manager and Quality Director.
  • Collaborate with the corporate team in San Francisco to address issues.
  • Prepare shift change notes and document testing and quality metrics.
  • Maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring proper calibration and organization.
  • Manage inventory of laboratory supplies and communicate needs to the QA manager.
  • Initiate QA variance documentation and compile data into presentational formats.
  • Work closely with the quality specialist and QA manager, and act as backup to the quality lab manager as needed.
  • Participate in quality and process improvement initiatives.
Essential Skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Applied Sciences (Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry)
  • 1 year of experience in a quality lab position
  • Experience with wet chemistry (pH meter), quality control, and quality assurance
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
  • Ability to adapt to change and work independently
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Experience in microbiology and biology
  • Outgoing personality and willingness to ask questions and help out in the facility
  • Ideal candidates have a BS degree and quality experience, but new grads with strong lab experience will also be considered
Work Environment

The work environment is a platinum manufacturing facility, one of only two in the US, committed to sustainability with no waste returned to the environment. The building features a 75,000 sq. ft. rooftop garden, windmill, and solar panel trees, providing about 40% of the plant's electricity. The position involves working primarily in the lab, with some time spent on the floor for sample collection and documentation. The role requires a flexible schedule, including 2nd shift hours from 1:30 pm to 10:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime and weekend work as communicated by management.
Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/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 May 3, 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.

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.
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