Associate Quality Control Technician

System One; Cary (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

System One in Cary, IL is seeking an Associate Quality Control Technician on a contract basis. The role supports essential lab functions including glassware cleaning, reagents, and basic instrument maintenance, with a focus on routine analytical and microbial testing to ensure quality standards.

Responsibilities include preparing reagents, performing pH analysis, sampling production lines for cleaning surveillance, maintaining laboratory equipment, and documenting records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or life sciences with 0–2 years of experience preferred.
• AS degree with 2+ years of lab background and autoclave or batching media experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares reagents and solutions for routine and non-routine analyses.
• Performs pH analysis on reagents and solutions.
• Performs sampling of production lines for cleaning surveillance.
• Maintains laboratory equipment and disposes of waste.
• Cleans and stocks laboratory glassware.
• Orders and logs supplies and reagents.
• Files and copies records for retention.
• Performs other laboratory operations as needed.

Skills

pH analysis

Reagent prep

Lab testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or life sciences

AS degree with 2+ years lab experience

Tools

Autoclave

Job description

Job Title: Associate Quality Control Technician

Location: Cary, IL

Type: Contract

Compensation: $27/hr

Shift: Sunday - Thursday 3p - 11p

Overview

The Associate Technician, Quality Control position is responsible for supporting essential laboratory functions, including cleaning glassware, restocking supplies, performing basic instrument maintenance, and preparing reagents. You will also assist in routine analytical and microbial testing to ensure quality standards are maintained.

Responsibilities

• Prepares reagents and solutions used for routine and non-routine analyses, such as diluents, and culture media.
• Performs pH analysis on reagents and solutions needed for routine testing.
• Performs routine and non-routine sampling and processing of production lines for cleaning surveillance.
• Performs laboratory maintenance activities including but not limited to equipment preventative maintenance, disposal of waste, and cleaning laboratory areas.
• Performs laboratory glassware cleaning and stocking activities.
• Orders and logs in supplies, and reagents.
• Filing and copying of records for record retention.
• Performs other laboratory operations activities as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering or Life Sciences with 0-2 years of experience preferred
• AS Degree with 2+ years of a lab background and experience with operating an autoclave or batching media used for microbiology testing

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.