Lab Technician - Quality Control

Actalent; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Control Associate to perform analytical testing and support laboratory operations in Kansas City, MO. You will gather and test samples, record results in SAP, and assist with sample requests and external testing while maintaining meticulous records.

New graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive extensive training to build proficiency in wet chemistry techniques, GMP, and quality assurance within a fully onsite lab environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field (non-negotiable).
• New graduates welcome; extensive training provided.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple testing activities.
• Strong computer skills with spreadsheets and databases.
• Familiarity with GMP and quality assurance practices.
• Knowledge of wet chemistry techniques.

Responsibilities

• Gather test samples and perform quality control tests within defined timeframes.
• Enter test results into SAP and manage sample retains.
• Maintain complete, accurate test records per procedures.
• Perform routine cleaning and housekeeping in the laboratory.
• Assist with equipment maintenance and minor troubleshooting.
• Support customer pre-shipment sample orders and shipping.
• Prepare and ship samples for external testing and testing investigations.
• Contribute to root-cause analysis and corrective actions for nonconforming products.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Analytical mindset

Documentation accuracy

Strong computer skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry/Biology or related field

Tools

Brabender equipment

Anton Paar equipment

Variomax nitrogen analysis

Bruker NIR instruments

Moisture balance

Analytical balances

Pipettes

Ovens

Job description

Job Description

The Quality Control Associate performs analytical testing and supports laboratory operations to ensure product quality and compliance with established procedures. This role gathers and tests samples within defined timeframes, records results in SAP, and maintains proper sample retains. The position also supports customer sample requests, prepares materials for external laboratory testing, and contributes to special projects and investigations related to nonconforming products. New graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive extensive training to develop proficiency with laboratory methods and equipment.

Quality Control Associate

Job Description

The Quality Control Associate performs analytical testing and supports laboratory operations to ensure product quality and compliance with established procedures. This role gathers and tests samples within defined timeframes, records results in SAP, and maintains proper sample retains. The position also supports customer sample requests, prepares materials for external laboratory testing, and contributes to special projects and investigations related to nonconforming products. New graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive extensive training to develop proficiency with laboratory methods and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Gather test samples and perform required quality control tests within the expected time frame, ensuring all work complies with written test procedures.
• Accurately enter test results into SAP and store retains in accordance with established requirements.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and legible test records in line with company policies and record-keeping procedures.
• Perform routine cleaning and housekeeping tasks to keep the laboratory environment and testing equipment clean, orderly, and safe.
• Assist with minor troubleshooting and maintenance of laboratory equipment to support uninterrupted testing operations.
• Support customer pre-shipment sample orders by obtaining, packaging, labeling, and shipping samples as requested in the sample order database.
• Prepare and ship samples for external laboratory testing, following current procedures and documentation requirements.
• Perform testing and conduct analysis for special projects and investigations involving nonconforming products, contributing to root-cause analysis and corrective actions.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a closely related field (non-negotiable requirement).
• Entry-level candidates and new graduates are acceptable; extensive training and proficiency development are provided.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and completeness in testing and documentation.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple testing and sample-handling activities simultaneously.
• Strong computer skills, including experience with word processing, databases, and spreadsheets.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills, including basic statistical analysis.
• Familiarity with quality control, laboratory work, chemistry, biology, GMP, and quality assurance.
• Ability to perform wet chemistry techniques and basic chemical analysis.

Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with titration, viscosity measurement, and pH testing.
• Experience in roles such as Chemist, Quality Chemist, or chemical analysis positions.
• Familiarity with instrumentation such as Brabender and Anton Paar equipment (training provided if needed).
• Experience with nitrogen analysis using instruments like Variomax (training provided if needed).
• Exposure to Bruker NIR or similar near-infrared analytical instruments (training provided if needed).
• Comfort with general laboratory tasks including moisture balance operation, analytical balances, pipettes, volumetric measurements, ovens, stir plates, mixers, and warming plates.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kansas City, MO.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kansas City, MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,MO.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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