QC Lab Technician

Actalent; Branchburg Township (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short/long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation or Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a QC Lab Technician in Branchburg, NJ to support production and quality control of diagnostic kits, ensuring timely manufacturing and strict GMP/FDA compliance.

You will maintain documentation, support inventory, and collaborate across departments to resolve issues and keep schedules on track. A biology degree and hands-on lab experience with pipetting and sterility testing are preferred.

Qualifications

• Academic biology background with hands-on lab work.
• Experience with diagnostic or biological testing sample prep.
• Proficient pipette technique and transfer of liquids.
• Experience with glassware and common lab equipment.
• Biology, Microbiology, Immunology knowledge; aseptic technique.
• Ability to prepare dilutions and perform basic math.
• Ability to follow written procedures precisely.
• Quality control and testing experience with accuracy.
• Sterility testing and visual inspection capabilities.
• Operate automated plate washers, readers, and pH meters.
• Computer skills for data entry and records.
• Science background with prior lab experience.

Responsibilities

• Produce diagnostic kits per GMP and quality standards.
• Ensure raw materials are available for production.
• Follow procedures and FDA compliance in all tasks.
• Maintain and update lab documentation and records.
• Support inventory counts and material management.
• Review production data for quality conformance.
• Assist troubleshooting and provide lab support.
• Facilitate sample and kit testing per requirements.
• Prepare samples, pipette, perform sterility checks.
• Operate and maintain lab instruments like plate washers and pH meters.
• Apply good laboratory practices for safety and organization.
• Collaborate across departments to support schedules.
• Use computer systems to record data and documents.

Skills

Academic biology lab experience

Sample preparation techniques

Pipette experience

Glassware handling

Biology/Microbiology basics

Dilution calculations

Follow procedures

Quality control experience

Sterility testing

Lab equipment operation

Data entry & records

Science background

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Plate washers

Readers

pH meters

Job description

Job Title: QC Lab TechnicianJob Description

The QC Lab Technician serves as a Laboratory Technician responsible for supporting the production and quality control of diagnostic kits. This role ensures that all kits are manufactured in a timely manner and in strict compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and FDA requirements, while maintaining accurate documentation and contributing to a safe and efficient laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce diagnostic kits in a timely manner in accordance with Good Manufacturing Procedures and established quality standards.

• Verify that all required raw materials, including chemicals, antigens, serums, and plasmas, are available and ready for production.

• Carefully follow all written procedures and protocols, ensuring accuracy and compliance with FDA requirements.

• Maintain and update all relevant documents and records to reflect current procedures and regulatory standards.

• Participate in cycle counts to support accurate inventory management of materials and supplies.

• Review data generated from kit production to confirm that products are consistent and meet defined quality specifications.

• Assist Technical Services in troubleshooting production or quality issues, providing laboratory support as needed.

• Facilitate sample testing and kit testing in response to customer complaints or specific customer requirements.

• Perform sample preparation, pipetting, sterility testing, and visual inspection using appropriate lab techniques and equipment.

• Operate and maintain laboratory machines such as automated plate washers, readers, and pH meters.

• Apply good laboratory practices to help maintain a safe, organized, and efficient working environment.

• Interact and collaborate with all other departments to support production schedules and resolve cross-functional issues.

• Use computer systems to record data, update documentation, and support routine laboratory workflows.

Essential Skills

• Academic biology laboratory experience with hands‑on work in a science lab setting.

• Proficiency in sample preparation techniques for diagnostic or biological testing.

• Strong pipette experience, including accurate measurement and transfer of liquids.

• Experience working with glassware, labware, and common laboratory equipment.

• Basic working knowledge of Biology, Microbiology, Immunology, and aseptic technique.

• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including preparation of dilutions.

• Ability to read, understand, and follow detailed written directions and procedures.

• Demonstrated quality control and testing experience, with attention to accuracy and consistency.

• Ability to perform sterility testing and visual inspection to identify potential issues.

• Capability to operate and maintain automated plate washers, readers, and pH meters.

• Computer skills sufficient to enter data, maintain records, and support laboratory operations.

• Science background with prior laboratory experience required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree, with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology preferred.

• Education in a scientific discipline such as Biology, Microbiology, Immunology, or related field.

• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices and FDA-regulated environments.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and communicate clearly.

• Good laboratory practices to support safety and organization in the lab.

Work Environment

This position is based in a laboratory environment focused on the production and quality control of diagnostic kits. The role involves routine use of laboratory equipment such as pipettes, glassware, labware, automated plate washers, readers, and pH meters, as well as computer systems for data entry and documentation. The standard schedule is Monday through Thursday from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday from 7:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., for a total of a 35-hour work week. The environment emphasizes good laboratory practices, safety, and cleanliness, with regular interaction and collaboration across multiple departments.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Branchburg, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/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 Branchburg,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 26, 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.

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