Entry-Level Quality Lab Technician — Food Safety & Testing

Actalent; O'Fallon (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

PTO / Time Off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Technician in O Fallon, IL to support food quality and safety initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will collect samples from production areas, perform analytical testing (pH, wet chemistry, basic microbiology), and help ensure products meet specifications.

This role offers hands-on lab experience, collaboration with production teams, and opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement in quality systems while maintaining rigorous safety

Qualifications

• Experience or coursework in analytical testing and lab procedures.
• Knowledge of pH, wet chemistry, and basic microbiology is a plus.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Collect product samples from production areas for lab testing.
• Perform routine analytical tests on in-process and finished products (pH, wet chemistry, microbiology).
• Record and maintain testing data per quality and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with production to address quality concerns and support investigations.

Skills

Analytical testing

Laboratory techniques

Data recording

Education

Science degree or relevant coursework

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Quality Technician in O Fallon, IL to support food quality and safety initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will collect samples from production areas, perform analytical testing (pH, wet chemistry, basic microbiology), and help ensure products meet specifications.

This role offers hands-on lab experience, collaboration with production teams, and opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement in quality systems while maintaining rigorous safety