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:

•\tUnder supervision performs basic routine testing. This may include appearance, viscosity, pH, loss on drying, uncured, uncured/mixed, cured, and post cured routine testing.

•\tUnder supervision performs routine testing. This may include acid/base titrations, tensile testing, heat/moisture curing, intermediates, final product, and shelf life reinspection.

•\tUpdates team on current testing status and instrument readiness during the shift change.

•\tSupports laboratory inventory upkeep, ensuring supplies are properly stocked, labeled, and accessible.

•\tPrepare samples for outside testing by following specified procedures

•\tHandles samples from submittal to disposal

•\tHandles Test Request samples

•\tPerform sample preparation for the testing of samples following approved test method procedures.

•\tEnsure compliance with company quality standards and industry regulations to maintain quality within the scope of the job description. This includes documentation and reporting.

•\tFollows applicable safety procedures.

•\tPerforms routine cleaning and housekeeping duties ensuring instruments and workstations are clean and properly maintained.

•\tAssist with Hazardous Waste disposal, including discarding expired supplies as per SOPs.

•\tPerforms other duties as assigned.

•\tIn addition to the following occasional duties:

•\tMay independently perform basic routine testing. This may include appearance, viscosity, pH, loss on drying, uncured, uncured/mixed, cured, and post cured routine testing.

•\tMay independently perform routine testing. This may include acid/base titrations, tensile testing, heat/moisture curing, intermediates, final product, and shelf life reinspections.

•\tMay perform standardized Test Methods for validation purposes.

•\tUnder supervision, may investigate unexpected testing results at the QC Lab level.

•\tMay login and dispose of retain samples. Keeps the retain sample area clean and organized.

•\tMay perform daily calibration verifications of testing instruments. This may include GC, GPC, Instron, scales/balances.

•\tMay provide support with routine testing of materials related to defects, customer complaints, and opportunity analysis projects.

•\tMay provide support with execution under supervision of non-routine testing of materials related to defects, customer complaints, and opportunity analysis projects.

•\tMay 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

•\t1 year of laboratory experience

•\tExperience handling chemicals safely

•\tExperience with basic physical chemistry parameters (pH, pressure, temperature)

•\tBasic experience using calibrated instruments

•\tPreferred: Experience in a good laboratory practices environment

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE JOB COMPETENTLY:

•\tBasic Computer Skills (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook)

•\tBasic Math and basic statistics knowledge.

•\tGood communication skills. Time-management skills. Team-player: ability to work effectively in a team environment. Attention to detail.

•\tAbility to read, understand, and follow procedures. Able to work under close supervision by following clear instructions.

•\tKnowledge 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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