• Quality Control Analyst

    Actalent (Vernon Hills, IL)


    Job Title: Quality Control Analyst

    Job Description

    As a Quality Control Analyst, you will conduct routine and non-routine analytical testing of APIs, finished products, compounded sterile preparations, and stability samples using advanced analytical techniques such as UPLC/HPLC. You will be responsible for preparing mobile phases, standards, and samples, while ensuring the proper handling and disposal of materials. Your role will involve operating and maintaining analytical instruments, including UPLC, HPLC, and Empower software, and assisting in troubleshooting. You will execute and optimize Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for equipment and instrumentation in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). Your analytical skills will be key in accurately analyzing, interpreting, and reporting experimental results while maintaining detailed laboratory notebooks and electronic records.

    Responsibilities

    + Conduct routine and non-routine analytical testing of APIs, finished products, and stability samples using UPLC/HPLC.

    + Prepare mobile phases, standards, and samples, ensuring proper handling and disposal of materials.

    + Operate and maintain analytical instruments (UPLC, HPLC, Empower software) and assist in troubleshooting.

    + Execute and optimize SOPs for equipment and instrumentation in compliance with cGMP.

    + Analyze, interpret, and report experimental results accurately, maintaining detailed laboratory notebooks and electronic records.

    + Support stability studies, technology transfer activities, and cross-functional projects.

    + Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (FDA, ICH, USP) and company policies.

    + Collaborate with QC and QA teams to resolve issues and improve processes.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, or Biology with a Chemistry Minor.

    + 1-2 years of experience with UPLC/HPLC (UPLC highly preferred).

    + Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Exposure to Pharmaceutical/FDA environments.

    + Knowledge of cGMP and Empower software.

    + Previous life sciences experience is highly preferred.

    Work Environment

    The Quality Control Analyst will work in a clean, state-of-the-art laboratory facility, as well as spend time in the office. The environment offers a small company feel with a family atmosphere, providing excellent training and growth opportunities in a flexible work setting. The emphasis on automation of critical laboratory processes minimizes human error, ensuring efficient and accurate testing and analysis. The company is a majority women-owned, fully-integrated laboratory, focusing on pharmaceutical products and compounded sterile or nonsterile preparations, with development activities spanning six major industries.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

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

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $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 Vernon Hills,IL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 17, 2026.

    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.