On‑Site Quality Lab Specialist

Actalent; Huntington (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Laboratory Specialist to join our Huntington, IN site on a contract-to-hire basis. The role supports QA/QC activities, performing physical, chemical, and analytical testing on materials and products while maintaining documentation and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will operate as the sole laboratory professional on site with growth potential, handling CAPA, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of lab, quality control, or QA experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with analytical testing, quality inspections, and lab documentation.
• Knowledge of quality systems, CAPA, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical, chemical, and analytical testing on materials and products.
• Conduct quality inspections and measure pH, viscosity, and other specs.
• Evaluate results, identify trends, and support corrective actions.
• Perform incoming material inspections and release testing.
• Support manufacturing with quality guidance and investigations.
• Maintain lab records, COAs, and test reports accurately.
• Operate, calibrate, and troubleshoot lab equipment.
• Manage laboratory chemical inventory and shelf-life compliance.
• Assist with nonconformance investigations and CAPA activities.
• Coordinate material holds and communicate quality concerns.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Documentation

GMP awareness

Analytical skills

Independent work

Education

Associate degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

HPLC

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Quality Laboratory Specialist to join our Huntington, IN site on a contract-to-hire basis. The role supports QA/QC activities, performing physical, chemical, and analytical testing on materials and products while maintaining documentation and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will operate as the sole laboratory professional on site with growth potential, handling CAPA, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment.