Quality Lab Lead: Process & Compliance Champion

Actalent; North Carolina; On-site; USD 64,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, disability, and life

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Vision and other voluntary benefits

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Lead Quality Technician to oversee the testing process in the quality laboratory supporting manufacturing operations. The role focuses on testing raw materials, in-process samples, and finished goods, auditing quality, and coordinating with production teams to uphold standards.

Responsibilities include data review, Calibrations, and generating quality reports, while maintaining safety and organized labs.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality control and QA in production or lab setting.
• Proficiency with wet chemistry techniques and chemical testing methods.
• Ability to review data logs and test results for quality.
• Experience generating quality reports from QA systems or tools.
• Strong safety culture and use of PPE.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee testing in quality lab for materials and products.
• Review data logs to verify quality standards across production.
• Generate clear quality reports for leadership decisions.
• Perform chemical/physical property tests using lab methods and equipment.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure adherence to standards.
• Maintain lab supplies and calibrate equipment regularly.
• Document lab procedures and calibration activities per procedures.

Skills

Quality testing

Laboratory testing

Data review

Calibration

Safety compliance

Communication

Independent judgment

Education

AS or BS in science/tech

HS diploma + experience acceptable

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Lead Quality Technician to oversee the testing process in the quality laboratory supporting manufacturing operations. The role focuses on testing raw materials, in-process samples, and finished goods, auditing quality, and coordinating with production teams to uphold standards.

Responsibilities include data review, Calibrations, and generating quality reports, while maintaining safety and organized labs.