• Quality Control Technician

    Actalent (Elgin, IL)


    Job Title: Quality Control Technician:

    As a Quality Control Technician, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of quality in our production processes. You will conduct in-process quality testing, verify label accuracy in compliance with FDA regulations, and submit samples to the QC Chemistry and QC Microbiology labs for hourly testing. Additionally, you will handle paperwork, submit reports, and review batch records in a GMP and GDP compliant, FDA-regulated facility.

    Responsibilities

    + Conduct in-process quality testing to ensure product standards.

    + Verify accuracy of labels according to FDA regulations.

    + Test for fill weight, lot codes, expiration dates, leakers, label placement, foreign material, and shipping labels.

    + Submit samples to QC Chemistry and QC Microbiology labs for testing hourly.

    + Complete paperwork and submit reports, including weight averages and batch record reviews.

    + Monitor and address QC issues, including non-conforming products, with the authority to stop production if necessary.

    + Assist in root cause analysis and investigations.

    Essential Skills

    + Strong math skills, including calculations and percentages.

    + Attention to detail and ability to identify mistakes.

    + Ability to work independently and make judgment calls.

    + Experience in manufacturing quality control.

    + Knowledge of Quality Control, GMP, and FDA regulations.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Previous QA/QC experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.

    + Ability to work well within a large Quality Control team.

    Work Environment

    The position is based in a GMP and FDA-regulated production environment. The working hours are Monday to Friday, 2nd shift, from 2:30 PM to 11:30 PM, with overtime required every other Saturday.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elgin, IL.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $21.00/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 Nov 17, 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.