Quality Assurance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Now Hiring : Quality Control Technician

Job Description

Join our team as a Quality Control Technician and play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and compliance of our products. You will be responsible for testing finished products and components, conducting process checks, and maintaining high standards in our laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate lab equipment to test finished products and components, ensuring they meet specified parameters.
• Perform multiple process checks throughout the production, packaging, and warehousing functions.
• Set up and calibrate HPLC and GC testing equipment.
• Receive, document, and analyze batch testing results for clients into specified systems.
• Communicate and report quality results to supervisors and managers.
• Conduct physical property testing using various instrumentation.
• Provide independent oversight of lab processes to verify compliance with company standards and policies.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Work Environment

This position operates on the 2nd shift from 3 : 00 PM to 11 : 30 PM, Monday through Friday, with some Saturday coverage during peak season (March-May). Initial training will occur on the 1st shift for approximately 8 weeks. The dynamic lab environment is part of a manufacturing / plant setting, requiring comfort around moving mechanical parts and in conditions that may include wet or humid environments, exposure to fumes, airborne particles, or chemicals, and outdoor weather when walking between buildings. Strong communication skills are essential for interaction with operations, leadership, and plant management. The role requires adaptability, focus, and multitasking in a fast-paced setting. Physical requirements include standing for extended periods, frequent use of hands to handle tools and materials, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally. A company-provided navy jumpsuit uniform and closed-toe shoes are required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Des Moines, Iowa.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.75 / 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 :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Des Moines,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 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.

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.