• Quality Control Technician

    Actalent (Maryland Heights, MO)


    Quality Control Technician

    Job Description

    Perform laboratory testing and related quality control activities using a variety of instruments to ensure compliance with applicable SOPs and cGMPs. Provide timely testing and notification of any aberrant occurrence to management that may impact manufactured or marketed products.

    Responsibilities

    + Ensure a safe and quality working environment through training, awareness, and adherence to Safety/Quality guidelines and SOPs.

    + Maintain the department, premises, and equipment.

    + Complete necessary training to perform all assigned tasks confidently and consistently.

    + Perform work in compliance with site safety and radiation protection guidelines.

    + Collaborate with team members to ensure timely completion of quality tasks.

    + Attend mandatory training sessions as required by site regulatory requirements and management.

    + Assist with investigations by providing testing results and communication of practices.

    + Participate in the training and development of employees.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in chemistry, laboratory, biology, and biochemistry.

    + Ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve goals and priorities.

    + Flexibility and teamwork skills.

    + High level of energy and consistent attendance.

    + Ability to lift 70 pounds, walk, bend, stoop, push, pull, reach, and climb stairs with or without accommodation.

    + Experience with wet chemistry and various analytical instruments.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + 2 years of college-level science or an Associate Degree in Science. Bachelor’s Degree in Science preferred.

    + Exposure to laboratory instruments such as Analytical Balance, pH meter, automatic pipettes, FTIR, UV-Vis, Voltammeter, HPLC, GC, IC, ICP, Flame AA, TOC, and Conductivity meter.

    Work Environment

    Work schedule is Saturday to Tuesday, 7:00 PM to 5:30 AM. The role involves working in a plant that produces radioactive materials, requiring participation in safety programs to minimize exposure risks. Responsibilities include physical tasks such as lifting 70 pounds and wearing a variety of personal protective equipment. The position offers a shift differential upon conversion and includes holiday pay. The schedule follows a '4 10's' format, providing a longer break in the week. The role offers opportunities to learn various standard instrumentation and methods in a pharmaceutical QC Lab and use unique instrumentation specific to radioactive materials.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Maryland Heights, Missouri.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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 Maryland Heights,MO.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 1, 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.