• Quality Control Inspector II

    Actalent (Branchburg, NJ)


    Job Title: Quality Control Inspector II

     

    Hours & Schedule: The work schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, starting at 9 am, with Tuesday being a 12-hour day and the remaining days requiring 7 hours of work. Flexibility for early morning or late evening hours, as well as weekend work, may be required. 

    Job Description

    The Quality Control Inspector II is responsible for inspecting and receiving human and porcine tissue, conducting batch record reviews, managing cleaning protocols, cycle counts, and handling product/tissue quarantine, media changes, and disposition activities. The role ensures these activities comply with all relevant procedures, regulations, and established specifications. This position supports the department by engaging in data trending, audit support, documentation updates, and providing technical assistance to teams. Additionally, the role involves identifying, coordinating, and implementing 5S and Lean Six Sigma continuous improvement initiatives.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform receiving and reviewing activities following applicable procedures.

    + Communicate with management and escalate issues as needed, lead by example, and collaborate cross-functionally.

    + Train, develop, motivate, and counsel the team to strengthen core skills.

    + Quarantine non-conforming products and complete necessary transactions for acceptable or rejected items.

    + Review and monitor area processes and documentation for accuracy and completeness.

    + Track and follow up on issues, updating metrics regularly.

    + Maintain 5S standards and ensure the team has necessary supplies.

    + Complete all required training on time.

    + Perform cleaning and cycle counting as required by procedures.

    + Conduct media changes as needed.

    + Participate in cross-functional collaborative efforts and attend quality meetings.

    Essential Skills

    + Adaptability

    + Agility and accountability

    + Critical thinking and problem-solving

    + Strong communication skills

    + Goal-oriented, able to lead within a team environment, self-motivated, and able to work with a sense of urgency

    + Strong organizational skills

    + Computer proficiency and ability to learn new programs/applications

    + Ability to stand for 8-12 hours per day and lift up to 50 pounds

    + Willingness to work 40–48 hours per week, and up to 60 hours depending on manufacturing demands

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + High school diploma with 2 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry preferred, or a Bachelor's degree with no experience required

    + Master's degree candidates are welcome

    + Ability to carry and lift boxes weighing up to 50 lbs.

    + Comfortable working with human and porcine raw materials and finished goods

    + Willing to work with potentially biohazardous materials, including cadaveric tissue

    + Ability to walk, lift, bend, squat, stoop, stretch, sit and stand for long periods

    + Ability to follow detailed written or oral instructions

    + Ability to handle a wide variety of tasks under time constraints

    Work Environment

    The work environment involves lab, warehouse, and manufacturing settings. Employees must be comfortable handling potentially biohazardous materials. The work schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, starting at 9 am, with Tuesday being a 12-hour day and the remaining days requiring 7 hours of work. Flexibility for early morning or late evening hours, as well as weekend work, may be required. The role also emphasizes the importance of adhering to 5S and Lean Six Sigma standards.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Branchburg, NJ.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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 Branchburg,NJ.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 30, 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.