Quality Assurance Technician

Actalent; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Life Insurance (Voluntary)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician for 3rd shift in Wood Dale, IL. You will perform mechanical, tensile, and leak testing and conduct detailed inspections to ensure product quality meets GMP and ISO 9001 standards.

This contract-to-hire role offers hands-on testing in a regulated lab, collaboration with production teams, and opportunities to contribute to life sciences quality. A detail-oriented mindset is essential for success.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Control in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong visual inspection and measurement skills.
• Experience performing mechanical testing, leak testing, tensile testing, or similar quality evaluations.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Performing mechanical, tensile, and leak testing to verify product performance and integrity.
• Conducting detailed visual inspections and dimensional measurements to ensure products meet exact specifications.
• Evaluating product color and appearance to maintain consistency with customer and quality requirements.
• Identifying defects and non-conformances with exceptional attention to detail.
• Collecting samples directly from the production floor and overseeing the testing process from start to finish.
• Using rulers and precision measuring tools to confirm packaging and print placement accuracy.
• Documenting testing results, quality findings, and inspection data accurately and thoroughly.
• Supporting compliance with GMP, ISO 9001, and internal quality standards.
• Collaborating with production teams to maintain the highest levels of product quality and customer satisfaction.

Job description

Quality Assurance Technician | 3rd Shift

Schedule: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Join a Team That Makes a Difference

Are you detail-oriented and passionate about quality? We're seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to help ensure the safety and reliability of products used in the healthcare, medical device, pharmaceutical, and life sciences industries. In this role, you'll be the final line of defense in verifying product quality, working in a modern laboratory environment while partnering closely with manufacturing teams to support products that impact lives around the world.

This is an excellent opportunity for quality professionals who enjoy hands-on testing, problem-solving, and working in a highly regulated environment where precision matters.

What You'll Do

• Performing mechanical, tensile, and leak testing to verify product performance and integrity.
• Conducting detailed visual inspections and dimensional measurements to ensure products meet exact specifications.
• Evaluating product color and appearance to maintain consistency with customer and quality requirements.
• Identifying defects and non-conformances with exceptional attention to detail.
• Collecting samples directly from the production floor and overseeing the testing process from start to finish.
• Using rulers and precision measuring tools to confirm packaging and print placement accuracy.
• Documenting testing results, quality findings, and inspection data accurately and thoroughly.
• Supporting compliance with GMP, ISO 9001, and internal quality standards.
• Collaborating with production teams to maintain the highest levels of product quality and customer satisfaction.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Inspection, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Strong visual inspection and measurement skills.
• Experience performing mechanical testing, leak testing, tensile testing, or similar quality evaluations.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to document findings clearly and maintain organized records.
• Ability to distinguish colors accurately for color verification activities.
• Familiarity with GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
• Comfortable working between laboratory and production environments.
• Ability to stand and walk throughout the shift.
• Availability to work a consistent 3rd shift schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous quality experience within medical device, healthcare, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing industries.
• Experience working in laboratory-based quality environments.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards and quality management systems.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Work on products that support healthcare and life science advancements
• Gain exposure to both laboratory testing and manufacturing operations
• Be part of a collaborative, team-oriented culture focused on innovation and quality
• Enjoy opportunities for cross-training, professional development, and career growth
• Build experience within a highly regulated industry where quality professionals are highly valued

Work Environment

You'll work in a clean, quality-focused laboratory governed by ISO 9001 standards and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). This role involves frequent interaction with the production floor, allowing you to see the direct impact of your work on manufacturing operations. Team members are empowered to take ownership of the testing process, ensuring every product meets the highest standards before reaching customers.

Our team prides itself on maintaining a supportive, collaborative culture where employees are encouraged to learn, grow, and explore advancement opportunities across departments and into leadership roles.

If you're looking for a career where attention to detail, quality, and continuous improvement are valued every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wood Dale, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.10 - $23.10/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 benefitsEmployee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wood Dale, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.