Quality Control Laboratory Technician

Actalent; United States; On-site; USD 30,307 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Actalent is hiring a Quality Control Laboratory Technician to perform analytical testing on raw materials and finished products. This role involves collaborating with teams to ensure compliance with current cGLP and cGMP standards.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 1-2 years of lab experience. Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan. This is a fully onsite position in Saint Paul, MN.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of industry laboratory experience, preferably within a GMP environment.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine tests on raw materials and finished products.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure timely testing and product release.
• Document all test procedures and results accurately.

Skills

Analytical testing

Compliance with cGLP and cGMP

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field

Job description

Quality Control Laboratory Technician

The Quality Control Laboratory Technician performs analytical testing on raw materials, in‑process samples, and finished products in accordance with current Good Laboratory Practices (cGLP) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). This role supports timely product release by collaborating with internal and cross‑functional teams, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non‑routine tests on raw materials, in‑process items, and finished products in compliance with cGLP and cGMP standards.
• Follow established standard operating procedures (SOPs), testing methods, and approved laboratory procedures to ensure consistent and accurate results.
• Assist with revising and updating SOPs, test methods, and laboratory procedures as needed to reflect current practices and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with internal and cross‑functional teams to ensure timely completion of laboratory testing and on‑schedule product releases.
• Coordinate material and sample flow with Planning and Scheduling departments to support production timelines.
• Investigate non‑conformance issues by performing root cause analysis and documenting findings and potential corrective actions.
• Document all test procedures, observations, and results accurately and legibly in laboratory records and quality systems.
• Organize, file, and archive quality and process documentation in both physical and digital formats to maintain data integrity and traceability.
• Promptly communicate any quality issues, test failures, or concerns to appropriate team members and stakeholders.
• Support quality assurance activities related to FDA compliance and GMP requirements as needed.
• Manage time and assigned projects efficiently to meet testing priorities and production schedules.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant laboratory environment in alignment with internal policies and regulatory expectations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field.
• 1–2 years of industry laboratory experience, preferably within a GMP environment.

Job Type & Location

Contract to Hire, Saint Paul, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 – $23.00/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 Paul, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 9, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.