Quality Control Lab Technician

Quality Control Lab Technician

The Quality Control Lab Technician will conduct comprehensive quality control testing in the laboratory to ensure products meet established specifications. This role involves using advanced instrumentation and analytical techniques to analyze samples and contribute to the quality management team.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct quality control testing using Gas Chromatography, Liquid Chromatography, UV-Visible Spectrophotometer, Infra-red Spectrophotometer, and pH analysis.
• Utilize analytical techniques such as Gas Chromatography (GC), High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Spectroscopy (IR and UV) to analyze samples.
• Perform wet chemistry methods to analyze samples.
• Review, interpret, and summarize data accurately.
• Record analytical results using good documentation practices.
• Communicate effectively within the QC team and with cross-functional teams.
• Set up daily standards, daily KF calibrations, and special purpose laboratory equipment to test products.
• Plan a sequence for testing of incoming samples.
• Actively participate in the quality management team within the organization.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Essential Skills:

• Proficiency in chemistry and laboratory techniques.
• Experience with quality assurance and quality control processes.
• Ability to perform titration, viscosity, and analysis.
• Familiarity with UV-Vis spectroscopy and raw material testing.
• Skills in in-process analysis and finished goods testing.
• Understanding of chemical manufacturing processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related hard sciences preferred.
• Entry-level candidates with strong chemistry lab work or internships encouraged to apply.
• Associates in Science with 1+ year of industry chemistry experience qualifies.
• Candidates with 2-3 years of recent industry experience in a chemistry lab setting with a high school diploma also considered.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures and test methods.
• Comfortable working independently.

Work Environment:

The Quality Control Lab Technician will work in a QC lab within a chemical manufacturing plant. The team includes one other technician and a supervisor present in the lab at all times. The dress code consists of jeans and a plain shirt with PPE. Training period hours are Monday-Friday from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. After training, the shift follows a 2-2-3 rotating schedule with 12-hour shifts from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fairfield, Ohio.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $25.00/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 Fairfield, OH.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 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.