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Job Title: Analytical/Quality Lab Specialist

Job Description

The Quality Lab Specialist is responsible for inspecting and verifying that the products produced meet customer specifications and the company's quality expectations. This role involves performing validation, verification of monitoring activities, product sampling, inspection, analysis, and internal audits at all stages of production according to governing regulations.

Responsibilities

+ Provide disposition for the receipt, inspection, and release of raw, in-process, finished product, packaging materials, and processing aids.

+ Issue, review, and file batch records, labels, facility documentation, and seals for manufacturing and packaging.

+ Create and issue Certificates of Analysis for all shipments and prepare other customer-specific documentation or label requirements.

+ Review Certificates of Analysis provided with raw materials or containers and verify against internal specifications.

+ Review department systems to improve processes and procedures.

+ Maintain all laboratory equipment.

+ Perform and/or facilitate third-party product testing on raw materials, in-process, and final product.

+ Apply all product quality and safety standards and report any product safety incidents to the supervisor, manager, or designated backup.

+ Perform other miscellaneous related duties as needed.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in Chemistry, including titration, pH testing, wet chemistry, HPLC, ICP, and pipetting.

+ Experience in quality control and analytical processes.

+ Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field.

+ 6 months of experience with titrations and pH testing from academic or industry lab.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Familiarity with SQF and food safety standards.

Work Environment

This position operates primarily in a lab setting, with 85% of the time spent in the lab and 15% on the floor for documentation support. The lab works with industrial chemicals used in fertilizer and food-grade applications. The work schedule is the 1st shift from 10 AM to 6:30 PM, with flexibility required for staying up to 2 hours later occasionally. The environment outside the lab is a production setting, involving interaction with production personnel, such as those driving forklifts. The QA team consists of 2 technicians, with staggered shifts ensuring 1 to 2 team members are in the lab at any given time. The company offers a friendly and open work culture and provides an opportunity to gain exposure to multiple regulations across industries.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Centralia, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $27.00/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 Centralia,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 16, 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.