QA Lab Technician

** QA Lab Technician - Powder Testing*
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* Location:

** Aurora, IL

** Pay:**  $20/hour

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* Schedule:

** Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM

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* Contract:

** Through April 19, 2027, with potential for extension based on performance and business needs

** Industry:
** Nutrition, Food & Consumer Health

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* Employment Type:

** Temporary / Contract

** About the Opportunity*
* ** Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences
** is seeking a  
** QA Lab Technician
** for a contract opportunity in  
** Aurora, IL** , supporting quality testing within a nutrition and food manufacturing environment.

This is a hands-on laboratory role with a primary focus on  
** Powder Flow Testing (PFT)** . You'll prepare and test powder samples, accurately document results, perform routine equipment checks, and follow established laboratory procedures and data-integrity requirements.

When the PFT workload allows, you'll also have the opportunity to support additional laboratory activities, including  
** FTIR identity testing, sample preparation, basic physical testing, and laboratory documentation** .

The contract runs through  
** April 19, 2027** , with potential for additional time based on performance and ongoing business needs.

** What You'll Do*
* + Perform  
** Powder Flow Testing (PFT)
** on powder samples according to approved methods, SOPs, specifications, and testing priorities.

+ Receive, label, organize, prepare, and track laboratory samples.

+ Verify sample identity and condition before testing.

+ Accurately record calculations, observations, and test results in laboratory records or electronic systems.

+ Communicate testing status, delays, unusual observations, or equipment concerns to laboratory leadership.

+ Perform routine equipment checks, cleaning, and basic laboratory upkeep.

+ Maintain required laboratory materials and supplies.

+ Support additional laboratory testing as trained and authorized, including:

+ FTIR identity testing

+ Sample preparation

+ Basic physical testing

+ Glassware preparation

+ Laboratory documentation

+ Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.

+ Follow required PPE, chemical hygiene, waste-disposal, and safety procedures.

+ Complete required training and other related laboratory duties as assigned.

** What We're Looking For*
* +  
** 1+ year of experience
** in a laboratory, manufacturing, sample-testing, quality, or related environment.

+ Associate or bachelor's degree in  
** Chemistry, Food Science, Biology, or a related scientific discipline preferred** .

+ Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

+ Ability to follow written procedures and SOPs consistently.

+ Comfortable performing repetitive testing while maintaining quality and accuracy.

+ Strong organization and time-management skills.

+ Basic math skills and ability to accurately document laboratory results.

+ Basic computer proficiency; laboratory systems or electronic data-entry experience is a plus.

+ Ability to work independently after training and communicate issues promptly.

** Why Consider This Opportunity?*
* This is a strong opportunity for someone looking to build or strengthen experience in  
** quality control, laboratory testing, food/nutrition manufacturing, sample analysis, and regulated quality processes** .

You'll gain hands-on exposure to powder testing and laboratory workflows while working in a structured environment where  
** accuracy, documentation, and data integrity
** are important.

** Physical Requirements*
* The role involves a combination of sitting, standing, walking, and occasional bending or stooping.

Candidates should be comfortable occasionally lifting and carrying materials weighing  
** up to 30 pounds
** over short distances.

** Assignment Details*
* +  **$20/hour*
* +  
** Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM*
* +  
** Aurora, IL*
* +  
** Contract through April 19, 2027*
* + Potential for extension based on  
** performance and business needs*
* + Hands-on laboratory and quality experience

+ Exposure to  
** powder testing, FTIR, sample preparation, laboratory documentation, and quality procedures*
* ** Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences
** connects qualified professionals with opportunities across healthcare, laboratory, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food science, and life-sciences environments.

** Pay Details:**  $20.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to…