Job Title: QA Technician I

Job Description

The QA Technician I plays a crucial role in maintaining the quality standards of manufactured products and ensuring that all consumable commodities and raw materials comply with established quality requirements. This position is essential in the drug product and substance manufacturing areas to uphold procedure and material specifications.

Responsibilities

• Inspect materials, including durable consumables and raw materials, following established procedures.
• Perform sampling of incoming materials according to procedural guidelines and material specifications.
• Enter inspection results into computer systems.
• Segregate rejected materials according to quality standards.
• Conduct visual and dimensional tests on commodities used in the Drug Substance area.
• Release incoming materials into the system upon approval.
• Verify documentation generated in accordance with procedural standards.
• Assist operations by adhering to environmental management, occupational health, and safety systems while promoting continuous improvement.
• Comply with all Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) procedures and policies, including incident reporting, PPE usage, waste management, and disposal programs.

Essential Skills

• 1-3 years of experience in quality assurance.
• Previous experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proficiency in performing visual inspections.
• High school diploma or GED, with an Associate's degree considered a plus.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Forklift certification is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and SAP is beneficial.
• Experience with inventory management systems is a plus.
• Candidates with a science or engineering degree are not a fit for this entry-level role.

Work Environment

This role involves working in a mixed environment, including both office and warehouse settings. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, with potential overtime available after training. This is an on-site position with no remote work options.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/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 North Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 9, 2025.

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 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.

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

Salary : $18 - $20