• Quality Control Scientist

    Actalent (Ames, IA)


    Quality Control Scientist

    Job Description

    We are seeking a dedicated Quality Control Scientist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing a variety of microbiological and in vitro testing methods to ensure the quality of our products. This role involves conducting sterility tests, bacterial culture, and toxin production, as well as performing methods such as ELISA, SDS-PAGE, and Western Blot.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform sterility tests, bacterial culture, bacterial toxin production, and other microbiological methods.

    + Conduct in vitro testing methods including ELISA, SDS-PAGE, and Western Blot.

    + Develop, optimize, validate, and troubleshoot in vitro testing methods.

    + Execute in vivo potency and toxin neutralization studies.

    + Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure quality standards are met.

    + Independently design experiments, analyze test results, and report findings accurately.

    + Conduct preservative interference, growth promotion, and sterility testing.

    + Maintain accurate records and documentation of all test results and procedures.

    + Keep work areas and laboratories clean and organized.

    + Assist with ordering and maintaining inventories of laboratory supplies.

    + Adhere to quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and safety standards.

    + Build and maintain professional relationships with colleagues.

    + Maintain a professional, positive, and collaborative attitude in the workplace.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, Biology, Molecular Biology, or related area.

    + Minimum 5-7 years experience in an industry environment, preferably with a focus on biologics.

    + Experience in a USDA-CVB regulated setting is strongly preferred.

    + Expertise in aseptic technique, microbiology, cell culture, ELISA, and Western Blotting.

    + Extensive experience in in vitro immunoassay development.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Experience with working in a GLP or GMP environment is a plus.

    + On-the-job training is provided.

    + Experience in bacterial fermentation in lab-scale bioreactors is advantageous.

    + Previous experience with laboratory animals is a plus.

    + Capability to troubleshoot and develop independently.

    + Experience optimizing and developing in vitro assays.

    + Experience in a USDA regulated environment is preferred.

    Work Environment

    The position is based onsite in Ames, operating Monday through Friday, first shift. We are a family-owned company with about 60 employees. Our culture values both task completion and attitude. We recently launched a new product for cattle and are in a growth phase. Benefits for permanent employees include paid vacations and holidays, four weeks of paid time off each year, a 401K retirement plan, and health insurance coverage.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ames, IA.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $48.00/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 Ames,IA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 21, 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.