• Quality Assurance Technician

    Actalent (Des Moines, IA)


    Now Hiring: Quality Lab Technician

    Job Description

    Join our team as a Quality Lab Technician, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and compliance of our products. You will work within a dynamic lab environment, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment and processes to test and verify product specifications.

    Responsibilities

    + Operate lab equipment to test finished products and components, ensuring they meet specified parameters.

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

    + Set up and calibrate HPLC and GC testing equipment.

    + Receive, document, and report batch testing results into specified systems.

    + Report quality results to supervisors and managers.

    + Perform physical property testing using various instrumentation.

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

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

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

    + Alternatively, 2+ years of experience in a production/quality lab setting.

    + Experience with HPLC/GC is highly preferred.

    + High School diploma is required.

    Work Environment

    The role is set in a manufacturing/plant setting with a dynamic lab environment. Strong communication skills are essential for interacting with operations, leadership, and plant management. The position requires adaptability, focus, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting. Physical requirements include the ability to stand for extended periods, frequent use of hands to handle tools and materials, and the ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

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

    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 Des Moines,IA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 8, 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.