Quality Control Analyst - Day Shift (Weekends)

Actalent; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Control Analyst for a day shift (weekends) in Saint Louis, MO. The role focuses on daily sampling of incoming raw materials and laboratory testing to ensure GMP/FDA compliance, with strong emphasis on documentation and communication with production teams.

Responsibilities include GC/HPLC analysis, data entry in QC systems, and maintaining lab safety and organization. Requires a Bachelor's in Chemistry or related science and 1 year QC lab experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree minimum required, Chemistry preferred but open to Biochemistry, Biology with a Chemistry Minor, or other related science.
• 1 year of experience in a QC laboratory with exposure to physical testing, volumetric solution sample preparation, GMP/GDP, and exposure to LIMS or other lab sample management systems.
• Lab Exposure/Experience with: HPLC, GC, FTIR, TOC.
• General experience working within MS Office including Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Professional communication with colleagues and internal customers
• Ability to coordinate effectively across departments
• Commitment to identifying, documenting, and resolving quality issues

Responsibilities

• Perform sampling of incoming raw materials according to established procedures.
• Conduct laboratory testing and analysis of raw materials using wet chemistry and chromatographic techniques.
• Prepare samples for chromatographic analysis.
• Perform routine GC and HPLC analysis.
• Review compounding and laboratory records for completeness and accuracy.
• Investigate customer complaints and document findings.
• Disposition raw materials for use or sale.
• Document deviations from established procedures and test methods.
• Maintain compliance with GMP regulations and laboratory documentation standards.
• Ensure safe handling, analysis, processing, and storage of hazardous and flammable materials.
• Coordinate information flow between the laboratory and internal stakeholders.
• Provide timely and accurate quality information to production personnel.
• Access, enter, and retrieve data from Quality Control computer systems.
• Maintain laboratory organization and housekeeping.
• Participate in required meetings and training programs.
• Become knowledgeable in manufacturing processes, QC workflows, retain sample programs, and documentation procedures.
• Work independently while adjusting priorities in response to changing business needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality control

Chemistry

Wet chemistry

Multi-tasking

Communication

Independence

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Organization

Decision making

GMP compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/related science

Tools

GC

HPLC

FTIR

TOC

LIMS

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Quality Control Analyst - Day Shift (Weekends)

The Quality Control Analyst is responsible for prioritizing and performing daily sampling of incoming raw materials and laboratory testing while ensuring compliance with GMP and FDA requirements. This role supports manufacturing operations through timely testing, disposition decisions, accurate documentation, and communication of quality-related information.

Responsibilities

• Perform sampling of incoming raw materials (liquids and solids) within manufacturing and warehouse areas according to established procedures.
• Conduct laboratory testing and analysis of raw materials using wet chemistry and chromatographic techniques.
• Prepare samples for chromatographic analysis.
• Perform routine GC and HPLC analysis.
• Review compounding and laboratory records for completeness and accuracy.
• Investigate customer complaints and document findings.
• Disposition raw materials for use or sale.
• Document deviations from established procedures and test methods.
• Maintain compliance with GMP regulations and laboratory documentation standards.
• Ensure safe handling, analysis, processing, and storage of hazardous and flammable materials.
• Coordinate information flow between the laboratory and internal stakeholders.
• Provide timely and accurate quality information to production personnel.
• Access, enter, and retrieve data from Quality Control computer systems.
• Maintain laboratory organization and housekeeping.
• Participate in required meetings and training programs.
• Become knowledgeable in manufacturing processes, QC workflows, retain sample programs, and documentation procedures.
• Work independently while adjusting priorities in response to changing business needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Quality control
• Chemistry
• Wet chemistry
• Strong multi-tasking ability
• Effective communication with compounding leadership
• Ability to work independently without constant supervision
• Problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure
• Strong compliance mindset regarding GMP and quality standards

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree minimum required, Chemistry preferred but open to Biochemistry, Biology with a Chemistry Minor, or other related science.
• 1 year of experience in a QC laboratory with exposure to physical testing, volumetric solution sample preparation, GMP/GDP, and exposure to LIMS or other lab sample management systems.
• Lab Exposure/Experience with: HPLC, GC, FTIR, TOC.
• General experience working within MS Office including Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Professional communication with colleagues and internal customers
• Ability to coordinate effectively across departments
• Commitment to identifying, documenting, and resolving quality issues

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/hr.

• 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 Saint Louis,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 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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