Quality Lab Technician

at Actalent in Bensenville, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Lab Technician

Job Description

As a Quality Lab Technician, you will ensure all prescribed testing of production batches is conducted according to established test methods. You will verify that all production batches are tested and meet established specifications, including ensuring batches meet required color limits and all products are up to spec prior to filling. Responsibilities include verifying product specifications at the time of filling, approving final fill check panels for production, performing various quality testing such as color, gloss, viscosity, and physical properties, determining necessary adjustments to meet quality specifications, maintaining records of batch adjustments and fill checks, preparing fill check panels, and giving approvals for filling. You will consult with the Quality Manager and work on short-term projects to enhance department efficiency. Occasionally, you will transfer hazardous wastes to the satellite hazardous waste area and must be knowledgeable about labeling requirements for hazardous waste containers as part of RCRA training requirements. Maintaining clean and organized work stations and the retain storage area is also a crucial part of this role.

Skills

+ High school diploma or equivalent

+ Prior QC experience, preferably from a chemical industry

+ Previous quality testing experience is preferred (color, gloss, viscosity, physical properties)

+ Strong math skills (fractions, percentages, etc.) and ability to make batch adjustments as needed.

+ Must be able to see color

Work Environment

The role requires working primarily in a lab setting (95%) and occasionally on the floor (5%), handling hazardous materials with appropriate safety gear.

SCHEDULING INTERVIEWS ASAP

+ IF Interested, please contact Laura Mazzolini directly at email lmazzoli @actalentservices.com or (847) 273-2782

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.

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

+ Hiring diverse talent

+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.