Quality Engineer

Job Title:

Quality Engineer

As a Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for writing, reviewing, and approving qualification and validation protocols for new or transferred equipment and new packaging designs. Your role will include creating and managing Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ) protocols, as well as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and technical reports. You will support continuous improvement engineering initiatives and collaborate with engineering teams to develop test plans and timelines.

Additionally, you will evaluate equipment and packaging for validation requirements and perform operational testing on semi-automated manufacturing equipment.

• Write, review, and approve qualification and validation protocols for new or transferred equipment and packaging designs.
• Support CI Engineering in executing equipment and packaging qualification and validation protocols.
• Collaborate with engineering to create test plans and timelines for new or transferred manufacturing equipment and packaging designs.
• Evaluate equipment or new packaging for validation requirements.
• Perform operational testing of small to medium scale semi-automated manufacturing equipment and create operation and debugging procedures.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with team members.
• Execute testing for new packaging, including internal and external testing.
• Understand and follow lab protocols, SOPs, and regulatory standards, including chemical handling and hazard compliance.

• Experience in validation, quality assurance, and operation of manufacturing equipment.
• 1+ years of technical experience with qualifications and small to medium range equipment.
• Experience with manufacturing and automation equipment in a life sciences or related field.
• Proficiency in writing and executing qualification and validation protocols.
• Experience operating or working on small to medium range filling, capping, and labeling equipment is a plus.
• Familiarity with ISO or GMP biotech environments is beneficial.

• 1+ years of Equipment Documentation.
• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field (Quality, Manufacturing, or Bio Med).
• Experience writing SOPs for Equipment, IQ, OQ, PQ.
• Ability to document troubleshooting techniques and solutions for recurring problems.
• Proficiency in equipment validation.

This position involves lab and equipment work in a clean room environment. You will be working with advanced technologies and equipment, ensuring adherence to strict regulatory and safety standards. The role requires attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.

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

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 16, 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.

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