Quality Control Technician

Actalent; Lithonia (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Transportation benefits

PTO / Vacation / Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Control Technician for cosmetic hair and skin care products in Lithonia, GA. The role involves lab testing, in-process inspections, and maintaining quality records in a co-located lab and production setting.

Responsibilities include testing raw materials and finished products, supporting batch adjustments with R&D, and ensuring compliance with GMP on the production floor and lab. Must be able to stand 10 hours, lift up to 30 lbs, and work onsite.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of hands-on quality control or laboratory testing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience performing wet chemistry testing and documenting results.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Responsibilities

• Perform QC testing on raw materials and finished products (pH, viscosity, specific gravity, solids, microbiology, fill weight).
• Conduct daily in-process and final product inspections and document results.
• Maintain batch records and assist with calibration schedules and retention samples.

Skills

Quality control

Laboratory testing

Wet chemistry

SOP adherence

GMP compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related

Tools

Formulator

Job description

Actively Interviewing for a Quality Control Technician for cosmetic and haircare products in Stonecrest, GA!

Job Description

The Quality Control Technician supports plant quality and regulatory programs for cosmetic hair and skin care products by performing laboratory testing, in-process inspections, and documentation activities across both production and research and development operations. This role conducts testing on raw materials and finished products, oversees the Quality Hold area and equipment calibration, maintains comprehensive quality records, and works closely with Production and R&D teams to support batch adjustments, prototype documentation, and new product introductions alongside routine commercial testing.

Responsibilities

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures and promote safe work practices in the laboratory and on the production floor.
• Perform quality control testing on raw materials and finished products, including pH, viscosity, specific gravity, percent solids, microbiological analysis, and fill weight determination.
• Conduct daily in-process and final finished product inspections and ensure all required quality checks are completed during each production shift.
• Perform first article checks on scale-up and production batches and accurately document the results.
• Support the release of compound batches under the direction of Quality Assurance leadership.
• Print batch tickets and enter batch records into Formulator or other designated systems.
• Complete all required documentation for deviations and rejections of non-conforming material in a timely and accurate manner.
• Place non-conforming material into the Quality Hold area and maintain up-to-date hold records.
• Complete and maintain retain samples and associated documentation.
• Perform scheduled calibrations of test equipment and record calibration results according to procedures.
• Weigh materials, products, containers, and samples to verify packaging weights and ingredient quantities.
• Perform daily analysis of electronic quality data and support periodic quality performance reporting.
• Complete and maintain documentation and reports for manufactured batches and R&D laboratory prototypes.
• Support R&D with batch adjustments when product does not meet specification and assist with new product introduction activities.
• Assist with the preparation of ingredient listings for new and reformulated products.

Essential Skills

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two or more years of hands-on quality control or laboratory testing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience personally performing wet chemistry testing and accurately documenting results.
• Quality control and laboratory testing skills, including experience with routine analytical methods.
• Ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices and standard operating procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in testing, documentation, and data entry.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Production and R&D teams in a co-located environment.
• Basic computer skills for entering batch records and analyzing electronic quality data.
• Ability to tolerate sustained standing and walking for up to 10 hours per day.
• Ability to perform occasional to frequent lifting of up to 30 pounds.
• Good eye-hand coordination for laboratory and inspection tasks.
• Ability to perform occasional bending and squatting in support of production and laboratory activities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in chemistry, biology, microbiology, or a related scientific discipline preferred but not required.
• Experience in cosmetic, personal care, over-the-counter, nutraceutical, or food manufacturing environments preferred.
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Experience with microbiological testing and cosmetic or personal care product testing is beneficial.
• Familiarity with systems such as Formulator or similar batch record software is an advantage.
• Ability to analyze electronic quality data and contribute to periodic performance reporting.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with contract laboratories, contract manufacturers, and internal teams.
• Organizational skills for managing retains, holds, calibration schedules, and regulatory documentation.

Work Environment

This role operates in a co-located laboratory and manufacturing environment focused on cosmetic hair and skin care products. The Quality Control Technician works daily on the production floor and in the lab, interacting closely with Production and R&D teams. The position requires the ability to stand and walk for sustained periods, up to 10 hours per day, perform occasional to frequent lifting of up to 30 pounds, and carry out tasks that involve bending, squatting, and good eye-hand coordination. Work involves handling raw materials, finished products, laboratory equipment, and electronic quality data within a manufacturing setting that follows Good Manufacturing Practices.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lithonia, GA.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lithonia,GA.

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):

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