Quality Control Laboratory Technician

Actalent; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee assistance program

PTO

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Control Lab Technician to ensure production batches and finished products meet quality standards. The role involves performing tests per SOPs and FDA/GMP requirements, recording results, and maintaining lab equipment.

It operates on a 3rd shift in Sharonville, OH, and offers onsite work with competitive hourly pay. Responsibilities include instrumental analyses (HPLC/GC/TOC), data evaluation, and supporting environmental monitoring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in chemistry or related field.
• Experience with HPLC or GC in QC lab.
• Wet chemistry, titration, and basic lab practices.

Responsibilities

• Test and adjust production batches per SOP; document changes.
• Test finished products and stability samples.
• Perform instrumental analyses using HPLC, GC, or TOC as needed.
• Maintain records for batch release and quality documentation.
• Support environmental monitoring and sample storage.

Skills

Chemistry & lab work

Wet chemistry & titration

Inspection & biochemistry

pH testing & GC

Education

B.Sc. in chemistry or related field

Tools

HPLC

GC

Job description

Quality Control Lab Technician

Actalent is seeking a Quality Control Lab Technician to be be responsible for ensuring that all production batches and finished products meet the necessary quality control standards. This role involves conducting tests in accordance with internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and FDA/GMP requirements. The technician will perform routine quality control activities, record observations and measurements, and report results. Additional responsibilities include cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining glassware and equipment, as well as assisting with the receipt and inspection of raw materials.

Responsibilities

• Test and adjust production batches as required by formula and SOP; communicate and record adjustments.
• Test finished products, stability, and validation samples using required methods.
• Perform instrumental analyses using HPLC, GC, or TOC as needed.
• Complete all paperwork, record keeping, and posting associated with approving and releasing batches.
• Evaluate data for trends and author standard operating procedures and microbiological test methods.
• Approve tankers for loading and unloading; record information and testing results.
• Test products based on customer complaints or returns and retest returned goods for release or rejection as authorized.
• Store samples as required and assist in maintaining retained samples.
• Maintain cleanliness and stock the QC area and lab with necessary materials.
• Assist in environmental monitoring, including obtaining samples and conducting chemical or micro evaluations.
• Operate computer programs for administrative duties to prepare, distribute, and maintain forms, charts, logs, graphs, and other written tools.
• Assist in the company’s compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Communicate with other shifts regarding special microbiological testing and pertinent issues.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned, including special analytical projects and validations.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in chemistry and laboratory work.
• Experience in QC lab work, including wet chemistry and titration.
• Knowledge of inspection, biology, biochemistry, and wet laboratory practices.
• Skill in pH testing and gas chromatography.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry or a related science field.
• Working knowledge of various testing apparatus, including HPLC and GC.
• Familiarity with basic lab equipment in a manufacturing setting.

Work Environment

The role operates on the 3rd shift from 10:30 PM to 6:30 AM, Sunday through Friday morning, with occasional Saturday work based on production needs. The company offers a family-owned, small team atmosphere that promotes close collaboration, extensive training, and one-on-one mentorship. The work environment emphasizes consistent values, meaningful work, great communication, and job security in a thriving industry.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sharonville, OH.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $26.00/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 Sharonville,OH. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.