Job Title: Quality Control TechnicianJob Description The Quality Control Technician conducts routine sampling of raw materials and finished products. This role involves performing tests at various stages of the manufacturing process, from raw materials to the finished product, and conducting visual inspections of finished products to ensure they meet predefined quality standards. Maintaining lab cleanliness and safety standards is crucial, as well as reporting questionable test results and identifying quality problems. The technician is responsible for completing documentation to support testing procedures, including data capture forms, equipment logbooks, and inventory forms. Responsibilities + Comply with Standard Operating Procedures and related systems to ensure company compliance with applicable regulations. + Monitor manufacturing and bottling/packaging processes as a roving inspector. + Receive and inspect incoming raw materials, assign internal lot numbers, and log receipt. + Sample and release raw materials, inspect and release packaging materials, and conduct inspection and release of finished and packaged products. + Prepare samples of raw materials and finished products for contract laboratory use. + Receive, inspect, release, store, and reconcile inventory of all product labels. + Investigate customer complaints as designated by the QC Manager. + Process, collect, and store raw materials and retained samples as designated by the QC Manager. + Pull and process all relabel contract jobs and bulk contract orders. + Utilize sampling and lab equipment including the Nicolet FT-iR and NIR-iR. + Destroy rejected/expired materials following company SOPs and guidelines. + Issue PBRs to the Bottle Room, review, and release runs. + Lift up to 50lbs on a repeated basis. + Perform all functions necessary as required by management to complete the job. + Prepare and complete documentation thoroughly as required. + Learn and operate forklift and other power equipment. Essential Skills + Experience in quality control, GMP, and chemistry. + Proficiency in laboratory operations and troubleshooting. + Experience in a manufacturing environment and food quality. + Knowledge of GMP environment, documentation/technical writing, and sample inventory. + Skills in quality assurance, SOP, preparation and analysis. + Understanding of biology, QC, and PLC troubleshooting. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Basic math and computer skills, including MS Office and material control programs. + Ability to work independently, especially during the second shift where there is no QC manager. Work Environment The position operates within a dynamic and fast-growing health and wellness nutraceutical company. The work environment includes both laboratory and manufacturing settings. The company develops, manufactures, markets, and distributes over 200 branded products to more than 30,000 healthcare practitioners and hospitals worldwide. Products are made with quality ingredients, delivered in efficacious dosages, and tested by third-party certified US labs, all manufactured in an American-owned and FDA-inspected facility. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $26.00/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 Middletown,CT. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 31, 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.