• Quality Technician

    Actalent (Louisville, KY)


    Job Title: Quality Technician

    Job Description

    As a Quality Technician, you will work in the quality lab, sensory station, and end-of-line packaging quality control. Your daily tasks will include conducting bench top chemistry, taking vials of bourbon, placing them in a testing machine, and recording the results in Excel and the internal system.

    Responsibilities

    + Conduct various types of analysis on products including water, raw materials, in-process liquid, finished liquid, and finished packages.

    + Set up sensory evaluations and report results using RedJade Software.

    + Provide pre and post sensory setup support, including cleaning glasses, watch glasses, cylinders, and spittoons.

    + Operate packaging material equipment such as bore profilers and vacuum chambers.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in chemistry and biology.

    + Experience in quality assurance, quality control, and quality inspection.

    + Strong computer skills including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Degree in Science, Chemistry, or Biology.

    + Preferred lab experience.

    Work Environment

    The position is based in a bottling facility and distillery. The quality lab is a single room filled with several machines, while the sensory stations are located in a conference room. All personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided except for steel-toed shoes. The role offers a Monday to Friday first shift schedule from 8 am to 5 pm, with no overtime. This is a 6-month contract with the opportunity to extend, in a fun bourbon production environment where you can learn new testing methods from skilled chemists.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of LOUISVILLE, KY.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $30.00/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 LOUISVILLE,KY.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 16, 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.