• Quality Control Technician

    Actalent (Glenview, IL)


    Job Description

    The Quality Control Technician is responsible for analyzing raw and production materials to ensure compliance with specifications. This role requires the ability to solve quality non-conformance issues, run product testing, and apply critical thinking skills. The position involves more than routine quality testing, demanding a tech-savvy individual who is good at researching and resolving issues.

    Responsibilities

    + Approve raw materials and finished goods for use.

    + Determine physical values of materials and ensure chromatographic compliance as per Quality Control procedural manual.

    + Conduct tests such as pH, specific gravity, refractory, titrations, GC, and micro plating.

    + Report discrepancies to the Quality Control Manager and assist in determining their origin.

    + Calibrate instrumentation and perform preventive maintenance according to technical manuals.

    + Adhere to safety guidelines within the workplace.

    Requirements

    + 1-3 years of quality control laboratory experience in the food industry.

    + Understanding of chemistry and mixing of chemicals.

    + Ability to run GC and perform preventive maintenance of instrumentation.

    + Strong organizational skills.

    + Problem-solving and creative thinking abilities.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/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 Glenview,IL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 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.