Quality Control Laboratory Technician

Actalent; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Control Laboratory Technician for the night shift at a large specialty chemicals facility in High Point, NC. You will perform routine and non-routine QC testing on production materials using GC, HPLC, DSC, TGA, and rheology, ensuring compliance with GMP/GLP/ISO standards.

This contract-to-hire role offers hands-on instrumentation exposure, mentorship, and opportunities to advance within Quality, R&D, or Technical Services in a stable manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related scientific discipline.
• 1–3 years of laboratory experience in industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Experience performing chemical analyses and testing.
• Familiarity with analytical instrumentation and lab procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine quality control testing on production materials.
• Analyze samples using laboratory techniques and instrumentation including GC, HPLC, DSC, TGA, rheology, and wet chemistry methods.
• Conduct pH, viscosity, physical property, and chemical composition testing to verify product specifications.
• Record and review analytical results using laboratory documentation systems and batch records.
• Enter testing data into LIMS and maintain accurate laboratory records.
• Support production by providing timely and accurate quality feedback.
• Troubleshoot basic laboratory equipment and analytical issues.
• Follow GMP, GLP, SOP, and ISO quality standards.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant laboratory environment.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and technical teams to investigate and resolve quality-related issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Fast-paced environment

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

GC

HPLC

DSC

TGA

Rheology

Wet chemistry

LIMS

Job description

Quality Control Laboratory Technician (Night Shift)

Location: Specialty Chemicals Manufacturing Facility

Schedule: 2-2-3 Rotating Shift | 5:00 PM - 5:00 AM

Training: 3-4 weeks on day shift (8-hour schedule) before transitioning to nights

We're seeking a Quality Control Laboratory Technician to join our team in a large specialty chemicals manufacturing facility. In this role, you'll perform critical analytical testing that directly supports product quality and production operations. You'll gain exposure to sophisticated instrumentation including GC, HPLC, DSC, TGA, capillary rheometers, and melt indexers, while developing skills that can lead to future advancement within Quality Control, Technical Services, or Research & Development.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Hands-on experience with advanced analytical instrumentation
• Exposure to specialty chemicals manufacturing and industrial chemistry
• Stable, full-time schedule with every other weekend worked
• Built-in days off through a 2-2-3 rotating shift schedule
• Opportunities for long-term career growth within Quality and R&D
• Work in an established ISO-certified manufacturing environment
• Strong technical mentorship and training program

What You'll Do

• Perform routine and non-routine quality control testing on production materials and finished products.
• Analyze samples using laboratory techniques and instrumentation including GC, HPLC, DSC, TGA, rheology, and wet chemistry methods.
• Conduct pH, viscosity, physical property, and chemical composition testing to verify product specifications.
• Record and review analytical results using laboratory documentation systems and batch records.
• Enter testing data into LIMS and maintain accurate laboratory records.
• Support production by providing timely and accurate quality feedback.
• Troubleshoot basic laboratory equipment and analytical issues.
• Follow GMP, GLP, SOP, and ISO quality standards.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant laboratory environment.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and technical teams to investigate and resolve quality-related issues.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• 1-3 years of laboratory experience, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience performing chemical analyses and laboratory testing.
• Familiarity with analytical instrumentation and laboratory procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with GC and/or HPLC.
• Experience with wet chemistry techniques.
• Familiarity with LIMS systems.
• Experience working in GMP, GLP, or ISO-regulated environments.
• Exposure to polymer testing, rheology, thermal analysis, or specialty chemicals manufacturing.

Work Environment

This position is based within a large specialty chemicals manufacturing operation where the laboratory works closely with production teams. Unlike highly controlled pharmaceutical laboratories, this environment offers direct exposure to the manufacturing process and the opportunity to see how laboratory results influence real-time production decisions.

The role is best suited for candidates who enjoy a practical, hands-on laboratory setting and want to grow their technical expertise within a stable manufacturing organization.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of High Point, NC.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of High Point, NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in High Point,NC.

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.

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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.