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Quality Assurance Technician

Job Description

We are seeking dedicated Quality Assurance Technicians to join our dynamic team in Des Moines. As a QA Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our products and components meet the highest standards. You will be responsible for testing, process checks, and maintaining compliance with company standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

+ Operate and maintain lab equipment to test finished products and components to ensure they meet specified parameters.

+ Perform process checks throughout production, packaging, and warehousing functions.

+ Set up and calibrate HPLC and GC testing equipment.

+ Receive, document, and enter batch testing results for clients into specified systems.

+ Analyze and report quality results to supervisors and managers.

+ Conduct physical property testing using various instrumentation.

+ Provide independent oversight of lab processes and verify compliance with company standards and policies.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in Chemistry, HPLC, GC, GMP, Quality Assurance, and Quality Control.

+ Experience with pipetting and dilutions.

+ Strong understanding of biochemical processes.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related life science field highly preferred.

+ 2+ years of experience in a production or quality lab setting preferred.

+ High School diploma required.

Work Environment

The work environment involves a manufacturing/plant setting with a dynamic lab atmosphere. Technicians must be comfortable working around moving mechanical parts and conditions that may include wet or humid environments, exposure to fumes, airborne particles, or chemicals, and outdoor weather while walking between buildings. Strong communication skills are essential for interacting with operations, leadership, and plant management. The role requires adaptability, focus, and multitasking in a fast-paced setting. Physical requirements include the ability to stand for extended periods, frequent use of hands, and occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs. A company-provided navy jumpsuit uniform and closed-toe shoes are required.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $25.75/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 Des Moines,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 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.

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.