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Job Title: Quality Lab Technician (Needs at least an associates or GED & some Industry experience)
Job Description
Join our innovative and growing team as a Quality Lab Technician. In this role, you will work within a lab setting to ensure the quality of materials and products through various testing methods. Our global company is a leader in supplying engineered flexible materials for the healthcare market, providing immense growth opportunities and exposure to the business as a whole.
Responsibilities
- Check in process and finished products.
- Conduct strength and tensile testing.
- Perform precise measurements down to 1/64th of an inch.
- Prepare samples and load them into the Gas Chromatograph (GC), logging the results.
- Review products for color standards.
- Test seal strength.
- Document results of lab tests accurately.
Essential Skills
- Experience in quality control or lab testing, preferably in a fast-paced environment such as production, manufacturing, or food service.
- Proficiency in chemistry and Gas Chromatography (GC).
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Associates degree or equivalent experience in quality control or laboratory work.
Work Environment
You will work in a lab environment and occasionally visit the production floor to collect samples. The position is based on a 2nd shift schedule from 3 PM to 11 PM, with initial training on the 1st shift (7 AM to 3 PM) for 4-6 weeks. Once transitioned to the 2nd shift, a 5% shift differential applies. This role requires collaboration with coworkers in the lab and production personnel on the floor. You will work with films, foils, chemicals, and peelable solutions in a team-based environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Addison, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/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 Addison,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 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.
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