Quality Control Expert

Overview

The Quality Control Expert I supports multi-discipline analytical testing across various product lines to ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards. This role contributes to manufacturing support, product stability, and water quality programs while adhering to cGMP, GLP, and EHS requirements.

The position requires flexibility to work rotating 12-hour shift assignments (day or night) after completion of training.

Job Title: Quality Control Expert I

Location: Kankakee, IL (Onsite) - Looking for local candidates & Only USC/GC

Employment Type: Contract W2

Duration: 12+ Months

Schedule: 40 hours/week

Rate: $24/hr on w2

• Training Phase:
• 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (typical for initial days)
• Post-Training:
• Rotating 12-hour shifts every two weeks
• Day Shift: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Night Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• Occasional Afternoon Shift (as needed): 3:00 PM – 3:00 AM

• Perform analytical testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products
• Follow GLP, GMP, and EHS regulations and procedures
• Interpret analytical data against specifications and process controls
• Investigate aberrant or out-of-specification results and initiate OOS reports
• Maintain accurate and compliant quality records
• Support product stability, product retention, and reverse osmosis water quality programs
• Conduct laboratory support activities, including inventory and supply management
• Perform routine instrument maintenance, calibration, and preventive maintenance
• Execute high-level troubleshooting of laboratory instruments
• Support audit readiness and regulatory inspections
• Meet manufacturing and product delivery timelines

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related life science discipline
• OR
• Associate degree with 2+ years of relevant experience in biology, chemistry, or life sciences

• 1+ year of experience in a cGMP Quality Control laboratory
• Hands-on experience with analytical instruments such as:
• HPLC
• GC
• UV/Vis
• TOC
• AA
• Knowledge of analytical chemistry, microbiology, biology, environmental monitoring, and plant hygiene
• Experience using Minitab and Microsoft Office
• Strong documentation, data integrity, and compliance mindset
• PPE required due to chemical exposure
• No exposure to human blood, animal handling, lasers, forklifts, or respirators