What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Technician position at Actalent?
Job Title: Quality Control TechnicianJob Description
The Quality Control Technician supports the quality assurance and quality control functions by performing inspections, testing materials and products, and assisting with internal audits and quality systems. This role plays a key part in maintaining consistent product quality, supporting continuous improvement efforts, and ensuring that production and laboratory processes meet established standards and procedures.
Responsibilities
This role operates in a mixed environment that includes both laboratory and manufacturing/production floor settings. You will move between lab-based testing and on-floor inspections, working closely with production and quality teams. The position involves working around manufacturing equipment, raw materials, and finished products while following safety and quality procedures. The environment emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and diversity, with team members who are willing to lend a helping hand and support one another.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sparks, MD.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $23.00/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:
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.
The Quality Control Technician supports the quality assurance and quality control functions by performing inspections, testing materials and products, and assisting with internal audits and quality systems. This role plays a key part in maintaining consistent product quality, supporting continuous improvement efforts, and ensuring that production and laboratory processes meet established standards and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Assist with internal quality system audits and inventory control audits to ensure compliance with established procedures and standards.
- Inspect inbound shipments for damage, document findings accurately, and process materials according to quality requirements.
- Perform quality control testing on raw materials, in-process work, and finished products to verify that they meet specified criteria.
- Conduct sample inspections during the production process to identify nonconformities and support timely corrective actions.
- Record, organize, and maintain test results, inspection data, and quality documentation in a clear and accurate manner.
- Support the Quality Manager in developing, updating, and implementing the QA/QC plan and related procedures.
- Collaborate with laboratory and production teams to resolve quality issues and promote best practices in quality assurance.
- Use ERP and other quality-related systems to enter, track, and report quality and inventory data.
- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and ISO 9001 or similar quality system requirements during all activities.
- Perform other quality-related duties as required to support laboratory and manufacturing operations.
- Experience in quality control or quality assurance in a laboratory, manufacturing, or production environment.
- Hands-on experience with laboratory testing, including handling samples and performing routine QC tests.
- Basic understanding of chemistry or biology principles as they relate to laboratory and quality control work.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems.
- Experience working with ERP systems such as Epicor or similar platforms for data entry and tracking.
- Proficiency in data entry and maintaining accurate quality records and documentation.
- Ability to perform inspections on materials, products, and processes with strong attention to detail.
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and their application in production and laboratory settings.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in both lab and production environments.
- Effective communication skills to collaborate with quality, laboratory, and production teams.
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry is preferred but not required.
- Degree not required if supported by relevant quality experience.
- Experience in ISO 9001 or similar quality system is highly preferred.
- Experience using Epicor or a comparable ERP system is highly preferred.
- Background in chemistry, biology, or related scientific discipline is an advantage.
- Prior experience in manufacturing or production environments is beneficial.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Willingness to learn new systems, procedures, and testing methods as needed.
This role operates in a mixed environment that includes both laboratory and manufacturing/production floor settings. You will move between lab-based testing and on-floor inspections, working closely with production and quality teams. The position involves working around manufacturing equipment, raw materials, and finished products while following safety and quality procedures. The environment emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and diversity, with team members who are willing to lend a helping hand and support one another.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sparks, MD.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $23.00/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 Sparks,MD. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.
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.
Salary : $22 - $23