Precision QC Lab Technician: Color, Viscosity & Specs

Actalent, Inc.

Schaumburg (IL)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 36,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Job summary

Actalent, Inc. is seeking a Quality Control Lab Technician for a contract-to-hire role in Schaumburg, IL.

You will ensure that all prescribed testing of production batches is conducted according to established test methods and that batches meet specifications. You will perform tests such as color, gloss, viscosity, and other physical properties, determine adjustments to quality specs, approve final fill check panels, and maintain batch records while following ISO procedures.

Qualifications

  • 1-2 years of quality control lab experience.
  • Ability to perform tests related to color, gloss, viscosity, and physical properties.
  • Knowledge of math including percentages and fractions.
  • Attention to detail and ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure prescribed testing of production batches is conducted per established test methods.
  • Test production batches to meet established specifications.
  • Perform tests including color, gloss, viscosity, and physical properties.
  • Determine adjustments to bring product into quality specifications.
  • Approve final fill check panels for production.
  • Maintain batch records and follow ISO procedures.
  • Support short-term projects in the Quality Department.
  • Follow labeling requirements for hazardous waste containers.
  • Keep work stations clean and retain storage area.

Skills

Quality control
Laboratory testing
Attention to detail
Mathematics

Job description

Actalent, Inc. is seeking a Quality Control Lab Technician for a contract-to-hire role in Schaumburg, IL.

You will ensure that all prescribed testing of production batches is conducted according to established test methods and that batches meet specifications. You will perform tests such as color, gloss, viscosity, and other physical properties, determine adjustments to quality specs, approve final fill check panels, and maintain batch records while following ISO procedures.

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