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Quality Control Technician Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Quality Control Technician to analyze raw materials and production materials, ensuring compliance with established specifications. This role requires more than routine testing, as you will be solving quality non-conformance issues and running product tests. You must be tech-savvy, possess strong research skills, and be capable of critical thinking.

• Approve raw materials and finished goods for use.
• Determine physical values of materials and ensure chromatographic compliance as detailed in the Quality Control procedural manual.
• Perform tests including pH, specific gravity, refractory, titrations, GC, micro plating, and more.
• Conduct sensory quality testing such as smell and taste, ensuring no allergies.
• Report discrepancies to the Quality Control Manager and assist in determining their origin.
• Calibrate instrumentation and perform preventative maintenance of equipment as per technical manuals.
• Adhere strictly to safety guidelines within the workplace.

• 1-3 years of Quality Control experience within flavors, fragrances, food, or similar industries.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Proficiency in running GC and maintaining lab equipment.
• Strong understanding of chemistry, including the mixing of chemicals.
• Excellent organizational skills.

• Experience with micro plating.
• Collaborative and open-minded approach.
• Problem-solving abilities and creativity.
• Knowledge of food science, chemistry, biochemistry, and wet chemistry.
• Experience with GMP, color matching, and lab equipment.

You will work a mid-shift schedule from Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 6:30 PM. The facility is modern, clean, and promotes a collaborative atmosphere. It includes a large kitchen, break room, and a botanical garden. Enjoy a supportive culture, summer hours with early leave on Fridays, and opportunities for career advancement and training. Work on exciting projects for well-known brands in a fun and inclusive environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Northbrook, IL.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $24.00/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.

• 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 Northbrook,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 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 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 Clearly Rated 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,…