Quality Lab Technician

Actalent; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance (employee and depend.)

PTO / Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent in Aurora, IL is seeking a Quality Lab Technician to support the manufacturing quality laboratory by performing physical testing. You will operate metrology instruments, collect data, and compare results to specifications to determine disposition in a fully onsite role.

The position requires a bachelor's in Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field, hands-on laboratory experience, and meticulous data recording within quality systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Biology, or related science/engineering field.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing quality lab.
• Hands-on experience operating laboratory or metrology instrumentation.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Experience documenting results and working within quality systems.
• Ability to interpret specifications and compare results against acceptance criteria.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation such as SEM, Confocal Microscope, Thickness Measurement Systems, Surface Roughness Measurement Equipment, Density Testing Equipment, and Durometer testers.
• Complete testing documentation and maintain accurate laboratory records.
• Run tests, input data into the system, analyze and interpret results.
• Collect, analyze, and document results according to quality procedures.
• Compare testing results to established specifications and acceptance criteria.

Skills

Metrology instrumentation

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Documentation

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Materials Science/Biology

Tools

SEM

Confocal microscope

Thickness measurement

Surface roughness equipment

Durometer

Job description

Job Title: Quality Lab TechnicianJob Description

The Quality Lab Technician will support the manufacturing quality laboratory by performing physical testing in the lab. This role involves operating metrology instruments, collecting data, and comparing it against defined criteria for disposition, including thickness, density, roughness, durometer, SEM, and confocal microscope. The technician will perform routine and non-routine inspections, collect, analyze, and document results in accordance with quality procedures, and compare testing results to established specifications and acceptance criteria. The technician will support product disposition activities by accurately reporting lab findings.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation such as Scanning Electron Microscope, Confocal Microscope, Thickness Measurement Systems, Surface Roughness Measurement Equipment, Density Testing Equipment, and Durometer Hardness Testers.

• Complete testing documentation and maintain accurate laboratory records.

• Run tests, input data into the system, analyze and interpret results.

• Collect, analyze, and document results according to quality procedures.

• Compare testing results to established specifications and acceptance criteria.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Material Science, Biology, or related science/engineering degree.

• Previous experience working in a manufacturing quality lab.

• Hands-on experience operating laboratory or metrology instrumentation.

• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.

• Experience documenting results and working within quality systems.

• Ability to interpret specifications and compare results against acceptance criteria.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prefer experience with SEM and/or confocal microscopy.

• Experience in a materials characterization lab, specialty chemical manufacturing, or advanced manufacturing environments.

• Knowledge of metrology.

• Experience working within ISO-regulated manufacturing environments.

• Familiarity with statistical analysis and quality tools.

Work Environment

The role is based in a quality lab with working hours from Monday to Friday, 10AM-6PM. There is an opportunity for flexible scheduling if preferred. The company is hiring for several positions across departments due to increased sales growth, offering contractors the chance to apply for full-time roles.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Aurora, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $40.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Aurora, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Aurora,IL.

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.