On-Site Quality Lab Specialist (Manufacturing)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Laboratory Specialist for a contract-to-hire role in Huntington, IN. The position requires performing physical, chemical, and analytical testing on raw materials, in-process batches, and finished goods to ensure quality standards are met.

You will serve as the sole laboratory resource on site, supporting manufacturing operations with technical guidance and compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in lab/QC/QA in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with analytical testing and maintaining lab documentation.
• Knowledge of GMP and quality systems.
• Hands-on with lab chemistry techniques.
• Experience with QA processes in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with CAPA and nonconformance investigations.
• Ability to operate, calibrate, and troubleshoot lab equipment including analytical instruments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in test data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical, chemical, and analytical testing on materials and products using standard methods.
• Conduct quality inspections and measurements (pH, viscosity, specific gravity, appearance).
• Evaluate results, identify trends, and support corrective actions.
• Perform incoming material inspections and release testing to verify specifications.
• Provide quality guidance to manufacturing and assist with investigations.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and certificates of analysis.
• Calibrate and troubleshoot laboratory equipment to ensure reliable results.
• Manage laboratory chemical inventory, storage, and shelf-life controls.
• Support internal audits, CAPA, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate material holds and communicate quality concerns to stakeholders.
• Prepare samples for customers, production, and sales as needed.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality inspections

Quality systems

Laboratory chemistry

QA processes

GMP familiarity

Operate equipment (HPLC)

Data analysis

documentation

Independent work

communication

Education

Associate degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

HPLC

Analytical instruments

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Quality Laboratory Specialist for a contract-to-hire role in Huntington, IN. The position requires performing physical, chemical, and analytical testing on raw materials, in-process batches, and finished goods to ensure quality standards are met.

You will serve as the sole laboratory resource on site, supporting manufacturing operations with technical guidance and compliant documentation.