Quality Lab Technician

Quality Lab Technician – Join Our Growing Team

We’re looking for a motivated Quality Lab Technician who’s excited to play a hands‑on role in ensuring the excellence of our products. If you enjoy a mix of laboratory work, problem‑solving, and real‑world product evaluation, this position offers a dynamic environment where your expertise truly matters.

In this role, you’ll spend about 80% of your time in the lab performing analytical testing and 20% supporting quality operations
, including sample collection, audits, and raw material inspections. You’ll work with a variety of instruments and testing methods to help maintain the high standards our customers rely on.

• Perform routine and advanced quality control tests using instruments such as FTIR, densitometer, pH meter, x‑ray spectrophotometer, and color/clarity equipment.
• Conduct flash point testing to assess product flammability.
• Test in‑process and finished batches to verify they meet specifications, including batch quantity checks and tank reading conversions.

• Sample and inspect incoming materials—bulk shipments, bottles, labels, drums, finished goods, and other components—following detailed inspection plans.
• Prepare lab batches and set up product stability studies, documenting performance and recording results.
• Assist in developing product specifications through sampling and testing aligned with SOPs.

• Manage retain samples, ensuring proper storage and documentation.
• Complete and organize all required QA documentation, including batch sheets and receiving reports.
• Support the receiving and unloading of raw materials from bulk tankers.
• Create “Master” weight standards for production components such as bottles, caps, liquids, and labels.
• Calibrate and troubleshoot lab equipment under the guidance of the Quality & Compliance Manager.
• Coordinate third‑party microbial testing and contribute to ongoing compliance initiatives.

• Strong foundation in wet chemistry, pH measurement, and general laboratory techniques.
• Experience with titrations and hands‑on chemistry work.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field.
• At least 1 year of laboratory experience.
• Familiarity with at least two of the following: FTIR, densitometer, pH testing, x‑ray spectrophotometer, color/clarity testing.

Actalent connects passion with purpose. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts that drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 engineering and sciences consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. An operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions, Actalent launched as a new specialized engineering and sciences services and workforce solutions brand in 2021.

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self‑reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $28.00/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)
• Workplace Type:
  This is a fully onsite position in Schaumburg, IL.
• Final date to receive applications:
  This position is anticipated to…