Quality Lab Lead - Materials & Process QA

Actalent; North Carolina; On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical insurance

Dental/Disability/Life insurance

Well-being programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent in Franklin, IN seeks a Quality Technician to lead testing in the quality laboratory for raw materials, in-process samples, and finished goods. You will review production data, generate clear quality reports, and partner with manufacturing to uphold standards.

This full-time, onsite role operates on a 12-hour night shift (6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m., 223 rotation). The position offers comprehensive benefits and competitive pay with occasional training travel to other facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience as quality technician or process/operations tech in manufacturing.
• Hands-on QC/QA in lab or production.
• Proficient in wet chemistry techniques and testing.
• Detail-oriented with data log review and documentation.
• Ability to withhold materials or shipments for quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee testing in the quality lab for materials and finished goods.
• Review data logs to verify consistent quality across production.
• Generate quality reports for leadership review.
• Perform chemical and physical property tests.
• Audit lab and manufacturing processes for quality.
• Maintain lab supplies and calibrate equipment.
• Document procedures for raw materials, in-process, and finished goods.
• Follow all safety protocols and PPE.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to improve quality.

Skills

Quality technician

Process technician

Operations technician

Manufacturing environment

Hands-on testing

Education

AS or BS degree preferred

High school diploma or GED with experience

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Quality management tools

Job description

Actalent in Franklin, IN seeks a Quality Technician to lead testing in the quality laboratory for raw materials, in-process samples, and finished goods. You will review production data, generate clear quality reports, and partner with manufacturing to uphold standards.

This full-time, onsite role operates on a 12-hour night shift (6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m., 223 rotation). The position offers comprehensive benefits and competitive pay with occasional training travel to other facilities.