Quality Lab Specialist

Job Description

The Quality Lab Specialist is responsible for inspecting and verifying that the products produced meet customer specifications and the company's quality expectations. This role involves performing validation, verification of monitoring activities, product sampling, inspection, analysis, and internal audits at all stages of production according to governing regulations.

• Provide disposition for the receipt, inspection, and release of raw, in-process, finished product, packaging materials, and processing aids.
• Issue, review, and file batch records, labels, facility documentation, and seals for manufacturing and packaging.
• Create and issue Certificates of Analysis for all shipments and prepare other customer‑specific documentation or label requirements.
• Review Certificates of Analysis provided with raw materials or containers and verify against internal specifications.
• Review department systems to improve processes and procedures.
• Maintain all laboratory equipment.
• Perform and/or facilitate third‑party product testing on raw materials, in‑process, and final product.
• Apply all product quality and safety standards and report any product safety incidents to the supervisor, manager, or designated backup.
• Perform other miscellaneous related duties as needed.

• Proficiency in Chemistry, including titration, pH testing, wet chemistry, HPLC, ICP, and pipetting.
• Experience in quality control and analytical processes.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field.
• 6 months of experience with titrations and pH testing from academic or industry lab.

Contract position based out of Centralia, IL.

The pay range for this position is $23.00–$27.00 per hour.

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:

• 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: fully onsite position in Centralia, IL. Final date to receive applications: anticipated to close on Jan 22, 2026.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccom for other accommodation options.

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