Quality Control Technician

Actalent; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Joliet, IL seeks a Quality Control Technician to ensure material and batch quality through testing, inspections, and strict adherence to cleanliness in production, lab, and clean room environments. The role involves operating fillers, labeling, and packaging, while maintaining documentation and compliance with GMP/ISO standards.

Responsibilities include collecting samples, performing tests (gravity, pH, viscosity), and supporting audits.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality control or quality assurance, preferably in the chemical industry.
• Proficiency in chemical mixing, blending, and handling.
• Familiarity with GMP and ISO standards.
• Ability to read, write, and perform math calculations.
• Excellent communication skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Collect materials and batches for laboratory testing and quality control checks.
• Conduct tests to match certifications including gravity, pH, and viscosity.
• Perform in-process inspections and promptly elevate quality concerns.
• Adhere to gowning and white room behavior protocols.
• Maintain cleanliness and environmental control standards.
• Operate filler machines, fill bottles, check labels, and package products.
• Perform assembly, inspection, labeling, and packaging operations.
• Record data and maintain documentation accurately.
• Verify lot numbers, traceability information, and labeling accuracy.
• Support internal and external audits as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Skills

Quality control

GMP/ISO standards

Math calculations

Communication skills

Clean room environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent education

Job description

Job Title: Quality Control TechnicianJob Description

The role of the Quality Control Technician involves ensuring the quality and compliance of materials and batches through rigorous testing and inspection. You will perform quality control checks in both the production floor and clean room environments, adhering to strict cleanliness and environmental control standards. A significant portion of your duties will include operating filler machines, assembling, inspecting, labeling, and packaging within a white room environment.

Responsibilities

• Collect materials and batches for laboratory testing and quality control checks.

• Conduct tests to match certifications including gravity, pH, and viscosity.

• Perform in-process inspections and promptly elevate quality concerns.

• Adhere to gowning and white room behavior protocols.

• Maintain cleanliness and environmental control standards.

• Operate filler machines, fill bottles, check labels, and package products.

• Perform assembly, inspection, labeling, and packaging operations.

• Record data and maintain documentation accurately.

• Verify lot numbers, traceability information, and labeling accuracy.

• Support internal and external audits as needed.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

• Perform other duties as directed.

Essential Skills

• Experience in quality control or quality assurance, preferably in the chemical industry.

• Proficiency in chemical mixing, blending, and handling.

• Familiarity with GMP and ISO standards.

• Ability to read, write, and perform math calculations.

• Excellent communication skills.

• High school diploma or equivalent education.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Capability to make decisions and administer corrective actions.

• Experience in a clean room environment.

• Physical ability to climb ladders and lift up to 50 lbs.

• Knowledgeable of product characteristics and hazards as stated in the MSDS.

Work Environment

The position operates on a first shift schedule, initially 7am-3:30pm, with potential to shift to 6am-2:30pm after training. Overtime may be required. The work environment includes a mix of production floor, laboratory, and clean room settings, with a focus on maintaining high standards of cleanliness and adherence to safety protocols.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Joliet, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $23.00/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 Joliet,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 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.