Description The Quality Control Technician supports day-to-day manufacturing processes by independently doing hands-on lab duties, including pre-established material qualifications. In specific, running prescribed tests and inspections for releasing materials to the next step in the process. Responsibilities: • Under supervision performs basic routine testing. This may include appearance, viscosity, pH, loss on drying, uncured, uncured/mixed, cured, and post cured routine testing. • Under supervision performs routine testing. This may include acid/base titrations, tensile testing, heat/moisture curing, intermediates, final product, and shelf life reinspection. • Updates team on current testing status and instrument readiness during the shift change. • Supports laboratory inventory upkeep, ensuring supplies are properly stocked, labeled, and accessible. • Prepare samples for outside testing by following specified procedures • Handles samples from submittal to disposal • Handles Test Request samples • Perform sample preparation for the testing of samples following approved test method procedures. • Ensure compliance with company quality standards and industry regulations to maintain quality within the scope of the job description. This includes documentation and reporting. • Follows applicable safety procedures. • Performs routine cleaning and housekeeping duties ensuring instruments and workstations are clean and properly maintained. • Assist with Hazardous Waste disposal, including discarding expired supplies as per SOPs. • Performs other duties as assigned. • In addition to the following occasional duties: • May independently perform basic routine testing. This may include appearance, viscosity, pH, loss on drying, uncured, uncured/mixed, cured, and post cured routine testing. • May independently perform routine testing. This may include acid/base titrations, tensile testing, heat/moisture curing, intermediates, final product, and shelf life reinspections. • May perform standardized Test Methods for validation purposes. • Under supervision, may investigate unexpected testing results at the QC Lab level. • May login and dispose of retain samples. Keeps the retain sample area clean and organized. • May perform daily calibration verifications of testing instruments. This may include GC, GPC, Instron, scales/balances. • May provide support with routine testing of materials related to defects, customer complaints, and opportunity analysis projects. • May provide support with execution under supervision of non-routine testing of materials related to defects, customer complaints, and opportunity analysis projects. • May work closely with other functional teams and provide Quality technical SME feedback for internal challenges (Ex. Production or development issues). Skills Qc, Gmp, Quality control, ph, viscosity, laboratory, testing, sample management, Chemistry, Qc testing, SOP, calibration, GLP, GDP Top Skills Details Qc,Gmp,Quality control Additional Skills & Qualifications • 1 year of laboratory experience • Experience handling chemicals safely • Experience with basic physical chemistry parameters (pH, pressure, temperature) • Basic experience using calibrated instruments • Preferred: Experience in a good laboratory practices environment SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE JOB COMPETENTLY: • Basic Computer Skills (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook) • Basic Math and basic statistics knowledge. • Good communication skills. Time-management skills. Team-player: ability to work effectively in a team environment. Attention to detail. • Ability to read, understand, and follow procedures. Able to work under close supervision by following clear instructions. • Knowledge of Good Documentation Practices (GDP) Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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 Carpinteria,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 2, 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. 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