Quality Control Technician

As a Quality Control Technician, you will be responsible for conducting in-process quality testing and ensuring compliance with FDA regulations. You will verify the accuracy of labels, test for fill weight, lot codes, expiration dates, and other essential product details. Your role includes submitting samples to the QC Chemistry and QC Microbiology labs for testing on an hourly basis, following the lab schedule. Additionally, you will be responsible for closing paperwork and submitting reports, including weight averages and batch record reviews.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-process quality testing following FDA regulations.
• Verify the accuracy of labels and test for fill weight, lot codes, expiration dates, leakers, label placement, foreign material, and shipping labels.
• Submit samples to the QC Chemistry and QC Microbiology labs for testing hourly.
• Complete paperwork and submit reports, including weight averages and batch record reviews.
• Monitor all non-conforming products and have the authority to stop production if products do not pass quality testing.
• Assist the team with root cause analysis and investigations.

• Strong math skills with the ability to perform calculations and percentages.
• Attention to detail and the ability to identify mistakes and recognize when something is wrong.
• Ability to work independently and make judgment calls and decisions.
• Ability to work well within a team, especially in handling non-conformances.
• Knowledge of Biology, Chemistry, and Quality Control processes.
• Familiarity with GMP, GDP, and FDA regulations.

• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• High school diploma with relevant experience is accepted.
• Opportunity for career advancement, particularly with a BS in Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, or related fields.
• Career path includes roles such as QC I, QC II, Lab Tech I, Lab Tech II, Chemist, Microbiologist, or Regulatory positions.

This position is within a GMP and FDA-regulated production environment. The standard work hours are Monday to Friday from 6 AM to 2:30 PM, with overtime every other Saturday. Team members will rotate an early start time at 5:30 AM. The role involves working in a collaborative team setting, focused on maintaining high-quality standards.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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 Elgin,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 12, 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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