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Job Title: Quality Control Analyst
Job Description
The Quality Control Analyst will engage in routine testing and project support within a fast-paced laboratory environment. Key tasks include qPCR testing of samples, requiring a collaborative team effort to ensure timely processing. The role involves both in-process testing of raw materials and finished product testing, with a focus on RNA extraction from tissue samples and analysis of pancreatin powder. Additional responsibilities include contaminant and environmental monitoring, calibration and maintenance of instruments, inventory management, and reagent preparation. Training will be provided for validation tasks such as equipment validation, lab space validation, and method drafting.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine qPCR testing with a rapid turnaround time.
- Engage in both in-process and finished product testing.
- Extract RNA from tissue samples and analyze pancreatin powder.
- Conduct contaminant and positive control environmental monitoring.
- Calibrate and maintain laboratory instruments.
- Manage inventory and prepare reagents.
- Participate in validation tasks for equipment and methods.
- Run speciation assays for sample analysis.
Essential Skills
- Experience with PCR, QC, and testing methodologies.
- Knowledge of GMP, biology, pharmaceutical, and environmental monitoring standards.
- Familiarity with FDA regulations, molecular biology, and microbiology.
- Proficiency in assay and laboratory techniques.
- Ability to handle qPCR software and instrumentation.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Associate QC Analyst: High School Diploma or G.E.D. required; 2 years preferred in PCR/Micro Lab experience.
- QC Analyst: 2 years required with GMP; bachelor's degree preferred.
- Sr QC Analyst: 5 years required with GMP; bachelor's degree preferred.
Work Environment
The role involves working on a 3rd shift schedule from Monday to Thursday. The work will take place in a brand-new lab that opened in March 2025. The team consists of three members per shift, fostering a laid-back, driven, and hard-working culture.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Madison, WI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $36.00/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 Madison,WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 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 - $36