Quality Control Laboratory Technician

Job Title: Quality Control Laboratory Technician

Job Description

• The Quality Control Laboratory Technician is responsible for analyzing raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods to ensure they meet pre-established work instructions and specifications.
• You will operate various laboratory equipment and perform quality inspections within the manufacturing facility, investigating and ascertaining the causes of any analytical variances.

Responsibilities

• Analyze raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods for conformance to specifications.
• Operate laboratory equipment such as weigh scales, colorimeters, pH meters, and spectrophotometers.
• Perform quality inspections in the manufacturing facility.
• Investigate and ascertain causes of analysis variance.
• Critically examine test results and enter data in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Collaborate with Quality Control Specialists (QCS) for equipment calibration and method standardization.
• Maintain standard laboratory procedures to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of laboratory instruments.
• Participate in and successfully complete all required laboratory training classes.
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), FSMA, Safety, and Environmental regulations.
• Analyze finished products for various analytical tests, including pH, moisture, and enzyme activity.
• Verify and calibrate laboratory equipment daily before testing.
• Maintain cleanliness of the laboratory and ensure correct labeling of lot codes and finished products.
• Re-sample and re-analyze products that do not meet specifications.
• Apply HOLD stickers and activate system hold for non-compliant products.
• Complete picking, testing, and approval of raw materials, reporting deviations to supervisors.
• Keep records of materials needing microbial testing and send samples on time.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor of Science degree
• Experience in laboratory operations and equipment calibration
• Team-oriented with strong communication skills
• Bilingual proficiency
• Ability to maintain compliance with GMPs, FSMA, HACCP, and company policies

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• No prior industry experience is required, but preferred within the food industry
• Knowledge of laboratory testing procedures
• Focus on customer, teamwork, and quality productivity
• Ability to provide recommendations for workplace safety and efficiency improvements

Work Environment

• This role is based in a team-oriented environment during the 2nd shift from 1:30 pm to 10 pm.
• Occasionally, there may be a requirement to work some Saturdays for about 6 hours, though this is rare.
• The work environment is informal and promotes self-management.
• It is located in a manufacturing plant with large open floor areas and loud machinery, where there is exposure to high temperatures in summer and cold environments in winter.
• The environment can be dusty due to raw materials, with potential exposure to allergens like eggs, soy, sesame seeds, milk, and wheat.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Totowa, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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 Totowa,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 29, 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 : $22 - $24