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Document Control Specialist

Actalent
Northbrook, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 8/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/11/2026

Document Control Specialist (CONTRACT)

Job Description

This role focuses on managing and controlling quality-related documentation within a medical device manufacturing environment that operates under cGMP/GDP and ISO:2016 standards. The Document Control Specialist maintains accurate records, supports quality management system (QMS) processes, and ensures that all controlled documents are properly created, reviewed, approved, distributed, archived, and retrievable. This position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to ongoing quality assurance programs in a growing company with strong potential for career advancement.

Responsibilities

  • Issue document numbers, part numbers, and project numbers in accordance with established procedures.
  • Process all document and drawing changes, including preparation, formatting, distribution, routing, maintenance, and release to authorized users.
  • Manage the manual and electronic routing, tracking, distribution, and retrieval of controlled documents.
  • Create and maintain bills of material (BOMs) using Agile PLM software.
  • Perform document control activities such as assembling batch records, assigning tracking numbers, managing record filing, and issuing lab notebooks.
  • Maintain document filing systems and electronic databases for archived regulatory and quality-related information, and retrieve stored information upon request.
  • Maintain files and databases for all controlled and quality-relevant documents, including lab notebooks, audit reports, SOPs, training records, design history records, procedures, work instructions, and released product information.
  • Assist with ongoing quality assurance programs and related tasks as assigned.
  • Assist with employee training and contribute to the development of QA training materials.
  • Assist with internal audits and support vendor and supplier audits.
  • Support the development of documentation such as batch records and documents that support regulatory submissions.
  • Write and/or implement changes to controlled documents (including SOPs, specifications, and methods) as needed.
  • Independently understand, follow, and implement instructions, and help others understand and implement these instructions.
  • Prioritize projects appropriately while remaining flexible to accommodate changing company objectives.
Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $30.00/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 Northbrook,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2026.

About Actalent

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 ClearlyRated 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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