Job Title: Quality Control Technician

Job Description

Join a dynamic chemical manufacturing company that specializes in industrial cleaning supplies as a Quality Control Technician. This role offers a blend of laboratory and plant-based work, where you will contribute to quality assurance and regulatory compliance functions. This position is primarily lab-based with opportunities to conduct inspections on the production line.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic lab tests, including pH, specific gravity, viscosity, and titrations on raw materials and batches.
• Calculate batch adjustments as necessary.
• Inspect packaging lines for fill weight, cap torque, labels, and label placement conformance.
• Document test and inspection results on both paper and electronic forms.
• Review and maintain production records and files.
• Inspect finished goods and received components for release.
• Investigate quality complaints and nonconformances.
• Maintain attention to detail and professional integrity.
• Communicate effectively with both production staff and management.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Experience in quality control, laboratory, and quality assurance.
• Ability to read, edit, proofread, and interpret documents such as Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Proficiency in grammar and spelling.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Computer proficiency using Windows, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a chemistry-related discipline or 1-2 years of quality experience preferred.
• Associate degree in a science-related field with industry experience.
• Knowledge of quality management systems such as ISO-9001 and/or regulatory experience with FDA, EPA, DOT, and OSHA is a plus.
  
  

Work Environment

This role operates in an industrial environment with approximately 70% of the time spent in a climate-controlled lab and 30% in a non-climate-controlled plant. The position is a 2nd shift role, from 230 PM- 11 PM, with training hours that may differ. The company values long-term employee relationships, offering opportunities for exposure to diverse techniques and responsibilities.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Saint Louis,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 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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