Quality Lab Technician

Actalent; Rosemount (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent in Rosemount, MN is seeking a Quality Lab Technician on the 3rd shift to perform laboratory testing, inspect materials, and maintain quality documentation in a regulated manufacturing environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a scientific field or equivalent, hands-on QC/QA experience, and experience with HPLC/ICP and wet chemistry. You will collaborate with production and support audits and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in QC/QA laboratory.
• Hands-on lab testing and data analysis.
• Familiarity with wet chemistry: titrations and pH testing.
• Experience with HPLC and/or ICP preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation.
• Ability to work independently with production and quality teams.
• Proficiency with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
• Inspect products and packaging to meet specifications.
• Maintain quality documentation and COAs.
• Review and prepare customer-specific documentation.
• Calibrate and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Participate in audits and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with production to resolve quality concerns.
• Maintain test records for traceability.

Skills

Lab testing

Data analysis

Documentation

Independent work

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Bachelor's degree in Biology

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Tools

HPLC

ICP

pH testing

Titrations

Job description

Quality Lab Technician - 3rd Shift

Hands-On Lab Testing | Quality Assurance | Analytical Chemistry | Regulatory Compliance | Career Growth Opportunity

About the Role

Join a growing quality team where you'll help ensure products meet the highest standards before reaching customers. In this role, you'll perform laboratory testing, inspect materials and finished products, maintain quality documentation, and work closely with production teams in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Schedule: 3rd Shift (Monday-Friday)

What You'll Do

• Perform quality testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
• Inspect products and packaging to ensure they meet company and customer specifications.
• Use lab equipment and analytical techniques including pH testing, titrations, HPLC, ICP, and pipetting.
• Review and maintain quality documentation, batch records, labels, and Certificates of Analysis (COAs).
• Prepare customer-specific documentation and support product release activities.
• Calibrate and troubleshoot laboratory equipment to ensure accurate results.
• Participate in audits, compliance activities, and continuous improvement projects.
• Partner with production teams to investigate and resolve quality concerns.
• Maintain accurate test records and support product traceability.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, or another scientific field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in a Quality Control (QC) or Quality Assurance (QA) laboratory.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory testing and data analysis.
• Familiarity with wet chemistry techniques, including titrations and pH testing.
• Experience using analytical instrumentation such as HPLC and/or ICP is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with production and quality teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Preferred Experience

• Chemical, food-grade, pharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to quality systems such as SQF, FAMI-QS, IPEC, GMP, or similar standards.
• Experience reviewing Certificates of Analysis and participating in audits.
• Continuous improvement and troubleshooting experience.

Work Environment

This position is based in a laboratory that supports chemical manufacturing operations. You'll work closely with production staff, conduct testing and inspections, and help ensure products meet quality and safety requirements. The team offers a collaborative environment with opportunities to learn, develop technical skills, and gain exposure to industry quality systems and regulations.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Stable Monday-Friday schedule
• Hands-on laboratory and analytical testing experience
• Exposure to regulated manufacturing and quality systems
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities for growth
• Meaningful role ensuring product quality, safety, and compliance

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Rosemount, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $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 Rosemount,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 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.

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.

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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.