Quality Control Chemist I: Lab QA & Materials Testing

Actalent; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Actalent in South Gate, CA invites a Quality Control Chemist I to join our QC team. The role focuses on testing materials and finished goods, calibrating lab instruments, and documenting results.

This position is a 3-month contract to hire with a Monday–Friday schedule and potential transition to a standard 8–5 shift. The ideal candidate will perform analyses, prepare Certificates of Analysis, maintain equipment, and support production with quality control across batches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field required.
• 1–2 years of chemistry or QC testing experience.
• Hands-on analytical testing experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform QC tests on raw materials and finished goods with batch adjustments.
• Prepare Certificates of Analysis and scan into BUS system.
• Prepare standard reagent solutions and maintain lab equipment.
• Standardize pH meters, densitometer, viscometer, and refractometers.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the lab and surroundings.
• Provide dye and dye solutions to the plant for production purposes.
• Test hazardous wastes and returned goods as requested.
• Maintain SOP-compliant documentation and store samples as required.
• Adhere to company policies and participate in trainings.
• Represent the company professionally.

Skills

English proficiency

Time management

Communication

MS Office

Lab equipment

Mathematics

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Job description

Actalent in South Gate, CA invites a Quality Control Chemist I to join our QC team. The role focuses on testing materials and finished goods, calibrating lab instruments, and documenting results.

This position is a 3-month contract to hire with a Monday–Friday schedule and potential transition to a standard 8–5 shift. The ideal candidate will perform analyses, prepare Certificates of Analysis, maintain equipment, and support production with quality control across batches.