Quality Lab Technician

Actalent; Illinois; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a QC Technician to ensure testing of production batches aligns with established methods and specifications. The role emphasizes color control, risk assessment and approval of final fill checks.

Approximately 90% laboratory work with some floor duties, including handling hazardous materials and maintaining clean workstations. Onsite in Bensenville, IL, contract-to-hire with benefits and internal advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1 year of QC lab exp - industry related preferred, but not required
• They like outgoing candidates who ask questions and are excited
• They are looking for someone who is able to multi-task, need basic math knowledge (percentages, fractions), knowledge of colors
• Likes candidates who have worked in production previously so they are familiar with pulling samples

Responsibilities

• Conduct prescribed testing of production batches and verify against specifications
• Ensure color, gloss, viscosity and physical properties meet standards
• Keep batch records and fill checks on batch tickets
• Follow ISO procedures and approve fill check panels
• Prepare fill check panels and consult with Quality Manager
• Perform various short-term projects to improve quality department efficiency
• Handle hazardous waste transfers and adhere to labeling and annual RCRA training
• Maintain clean, organized workstations and storage area

Skills

laboratory

quality control

quality assurance

Wet chemistry

Job description

Job Description

Description

QC Tech: Ensure that all prescribed testing of production batches is conducted in accordance to established test methods and that all production batches are tested and meet established specifications. Ascertain that all meet required color limits and that all products meet specs prior to filling. Verify that product remains in specification at the time of filling. Approve final fill check panels for production

90% lab, 10% floor. Will be working with hazardous materials, lab glasses, button up shirts and pants

Perform various quality testing including but not limited to color, gloss, viscosity and physical properties. Determine adjustments required to bring product into quality specifications. Keep records of batch adjustments, fill checks, etc. on batch ticket

Follow all ISO procedures.

Prepare fill check panels and give approvals for filling. Consult with Quality Manager

Work on various short-term projects relating to the efficiency of the Quality Department determined by the Quality Manager

Will from time to time be required to transfer hazardous wastes to the satellite hazardous waste area.

Must also be aware of the labeling requirements for the hazardous waste container as part of their job function. Employee must have annual RCRA training.

Maintain clean and organized work stations and the retain storage area

Skills

laboratory, quality control, quality assurance, Wet chemistry, Qc

Top Skills Details

laboratory,quality control,quality assurance,Wet chemistry

Additional Skills & Qualifications

1 year of QC lab exp - industry related preferred, but not required

They like outgoing candidates who ask questions and are excited.

They are looking for someone who is able to multi-task, need basic math knowledge (percentages, fractions), knowledge of colors

likes candidates who have worked in production previously so they are familiar with pulling samples

Experience Level

Intermediate LevelQ

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/hr.

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 Bensenville,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 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.

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