Quality Laboratory Technician

Job Title: Quality Laboratory Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Quality Laboratory Technician who will be responsible for ensuring the quality of incoming and in-process products through rigorous acceptance testing. The technician will monitor instruments and processes used in test procedures, compile and review test data, and keep the quality manager and production team updated with any quality issues. The role also involves participation in audits, and the completion of non-conforming material reports and investigations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality acceptance testing on incoming and in-process products.

• Monitor and maintain instruments and processes during test procedures.

• Compile and review test results, updating the quality manager and production team on any issues.

• Participate in audits and investigations related to non-conforming materials.

• Test raw materials and mixes by collecting samples from the production area.

• Perform various tests including tensile, acetone, humidity, freezer, sieve, hardness, dimensional inspections, and more.

Essential Skills

• 2-5 years of experience in lab and quality testing.

• Proficient in conducting tensile testing, raw material testing, dimensional inspections, hardness testing, pH, viscosity, humidity, and sieve testing.

• Proficient in MS Word and Excel.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with SAP is preferred.

• Ability to work independently in a lab environment.

Work Environment

The position is for the 2nd shift, from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with potential overtime. The technician will work independently in the Quality lab and will need to collect samples from the production area. Initial training will take place during the 1st shift for a few weeks.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Chicago, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $28.85/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 West Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 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.

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