QA Stability Specialist

Actalent; Hopkins (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

HSA

PTO / Vacation

Fully onsite work in Eden Prairie

Accommodations available if needed

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a QA Stability Specialist for a contract-to-hire role based onsite in Eden Prairie, MN. You will establish the product stability program, develop stability studies, monitor chambers, and ensure regulatory compliance while coordinating with R&D and Quality Control.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, trend analysis, and monthly KQI reporting, with a focus on lean improvements and 5-S within a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science field; chemistry/biology preferred.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, cosmetics, personal care, or food manufacturing environments.
• Strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop stability studies and protocols to meet customer stability requirements.
• Monitor stability chambers and ensure compliance with regulatory (ICH) requirements.
• Create and maintain monthly KQI reports and document all activities accurately.
• Communicate results and recommendations to R&D and Quality Control; support continuous improvement.
• Apply lean tools and 5-S to improve stability processes and reduce waste.

Skills

Prioritization

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related scientific discipline

Job description

Long-Term Opportunity | Excellent Advancement | Offers Benefits

Job Description

The QA Stability Specialist is responsible for establishing and coordinating the product stability program, ensuring that all activities are performed efficiently and accurately. This role involves developing stability studies and protocols, monitoring stability chambers, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop stability studies and protocols to meet customer stability requirements.
• Determine sample stability requirements and oversee study completion.
• Monitor and maintain stability chambers and document all associated activities.
• Implement a visual system to ensure 100% compliance in pull schedule, testing, and reporting.
• Provide and maintain accurate documentation to meet regulatory (ICH) and client requirements.
• Accurately record results and additional observations.
• Communicate with R&D and Quality Control about results, trends, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Utilize data to focus improvement efforts to meet customer and regulatory regulations.
• Create monthly Key Quality Incident (KQI) reports accurately and timely.
• Evaluate stability systems to enhance predictability, robustness, and communication.
• Provide conclusions and recommendations based on stability results.
• Maintain a culture of 'lean action' within the department.
• Implement and maintain standards and processes to eliminate waste.
• Apply 'lean tools' to permanently implement improvements.
• Institutionalize 5-S in all aspects of the department (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, Sustain).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related scientific discipline preferred.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, cosmetics, personal care, or food manufacturing environments.
• Strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality.

Work Environment

The position is based onsite in Eden Prairie, MN, and follows a standard 1st shift schedule. It is a full-time role with flexibility to meet business and customer needs. Occasional overtime may be required, including up to 5-10 additional hours per week during periods of increased workload. The work environment is primarily indoors, with exposure to various fragrances and product scents. The role requires standing and walking occasionally, performing repetitive hand and wrist movements, and working at a computer workstation for extended periods. A dynamic, fast-paced environment requires adaptability to changing priorities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Eden Prairie, MN.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.80 - $36.00/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)
• Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Eden Prairie,MN.
• Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 2026.

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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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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