Quality Control Laboratory Technician

Company: Actalent
Location: Aurora
Posted on: January 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Quality Control Analyst Job Description As a Quality Control Analyst, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality of raw materials and finished products in our Quality Control laboratory. You will be responsible for conducting various chemistry and microbiological analyses, maintaining lab equipment, and ensuring compliance with established specifications. Responsibilities Conduct routine and non-routine chemistry and microbiological analysis of raw materials, in-process formulations, and final products according to established specifications. Operate laboratory equipment and instruments in accordance with laboratory procedures, including pH, conductivity, UV, KF, FTIR, and titrations. Understand and follow Quality Control test methods or compendia methods such as USP, EP, BP, JP, or ACS and EXCIPACT standards. Calculate and generate data for compliance to specifications and report results. Perform technical review of lab data forms such as water, environmental monitoring, and direct measure analysis. Calibrate and maintain lab equipment. Enter final results and raw data for tested materials or products in LIMS as needed. Perform investigative analysis to support investigations, complaints, or instrument troubleshooting. Conduct Environmental Monitoring duties, including gowning into cleanrooms and collecting air and surface samples. Review discrepancies in data, manufacture COA, COC, and perform data verification in accordance with company procedures. Apply appropriate disposition labels to materials (accepted, rejected, etc.). Handle hazardous materials using all appropriate or mandatory safety PPE and safety equipment. Complete documentation legibly and review for accuracy. Perform sampling and testing for USP Purified water and Water for Injection. Author, review, or update lab procedures and lab instruments Work Instructions. Perform microbiological tests such as bioburden, endotoxin, Dnase, Rnase, Protease, and Phosphatase using proper aseptic techniques. Prepare and properly dispose of microbial media. Essential Skills Quality control GMP Laboratory experience Chemistry Microbiology HPLC Quality assurance Biology Environmental monitoring Biochemistry Wet chemistry Additional Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a science discipline such as Chemistry or Biology. 3 years of laboratory experience in a related field. Experience with wet chemistry and microbial testing (e.g., Acid/Base Titrations, water content, Bioburden, Endotoxin). Proficiency in aseptic techniques. Work Environment The role is based in a lab and office environment with adequate lighting and ventilation, maintaining a normal range of temperature and noise levels. You may occasionally be exposed to a variety of chemicals, including flammables, corrosives, and oxidizers. Work assignments are varied, and you will often rely on past precedents to resolve work problems, with the opportunity to develop new solutions. The role is mostly sedentary but does require some physical activity such as walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting or carrying objects weighing less than 10 lbs. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Aurora, OH. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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 Aurora,OH. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 22, 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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