• Quality Control Lab Technician

    Actalent (Aurora, OH)


    QC Lab Technician

    Job Description

    The QC Lab Technician conducts routine and non-routine chemistry and microbiological analysis of raw materials, in-process formulations, and final products to established specifications. This role involves operating laboratory equipment and instruments, understanding and following Quality Control test methods, generating and reporting data, performing technical reviews, maintaining lab equipment, entering data in LIMS, and performing environmental monitoring duties in cleanrooms.

    Responsibilities

    + Conduct routine and non-routine chemistry and microbiological analysis of raw materials, in-process formulations, and final products to established specifications.

    + Operate laboratory equipment and instruments according to laboratory work instructions or procedures (e.g., pH, conductivity, UV, KF, FTIR, titrations).

    + Understand and follow Quality Control test methods or compendia methods (USP, EP, BP, JP, ACS) and EXCIPACT standards.

    + Calculate and generate data for compliance to specifications and report results.

    + Perform technical review of lab data forms such as water, environmental monitoring, and direct measure analysis.

    + Calibrate and maintain lab equipment.

    + Enter final results and raw data for tested materials or products in LIMS as needed.

    + Perform investigative analysis to support investigations, complaints, or instrument troubleshooting.

    + Perform Environmental Monitoring duties, including gowning into cleanrooms and collecting air and surface samples.

    + Review for discrepancies in data, manufacture COA, COC, and perform data verification in accordance with company procedures.

    + Apply appropriate disposition labels to materials (accepted, rejected, etc.).

    + Handle hazardous materials using appropriate or mandatory safety PPE and safety equipment.

    + Complete documentation legibly and review for accuracy.

    + Perform other duties as assigned.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor's degree in a science field.

    + 1-3 years of laboratory experience in a related field.

    + Ability to understand and follow Quality Control test methods and compendia methods (USP, EP, BP, JP, ACS).

    + Experience with laboratory equipment and instruments (e.g., pH, conductivity, UV, KF, FTIR, titrations).

    + Wet chemistry experience preferred (e.g., Acid/Base Titrations, water content).

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Proficiency in chemistry testing techniques and instruments (e.g., Titration, GC, GLC, HPLC, TMC, UPLC, FTIR, ICP-MS, ICP-OES).

    Work Environment

    The employee will be working in a regulated laboratory environment within a manufacturing facility. This facility mainly manufactures excipients and high-purity chemicals such as buffers, amino acids, salts, and specialty chemicals.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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 Aurora,OH.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 9, 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.