Job Title: Quality Control Analyst

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Quality Control Analyst to join our team in a dynamic and state-of-the-art laboratory environment. This role involves operating materials management systems, preparing samples and standards, maintaining waste disposal records, and optimizing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in compliance with cGMPs. The successful candidate will analyze experimental outcomes, document laboratory activities, and collaborate with management to ensure safe and compliant practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate the materials management system integrating receiving, quarantine, release, inventory, and disposal mechanisms.
• Prepare mobile phase, samples, and standards for use in procedures while preventing waste or loss of materials.
• Maintain proper waste disposal handling and record-keeping.
• Participate in the execution and optimization of SOPs for equipment and instrumentation per cGMPs.
• Correctly analyze and interpret the outcome of experiments.
• Prepare and assemble documentation such as entries into laboratory notebooks and maintain proper records per relevant SOPs and policies.
• Collaborate with supporting management for assigned tasks, including technology transfer.
• Learn and apply regulations, legal requirements, policies, and procedures relevant to areas of responsibility.
• Ensure safe and compliant practices, manage risk, and maximize opportunities for project success.
• Become proficient with UPLC, Empower, and various other analytical instruments and software packages.
• Perform routine analytical tests of excipients, APIs, finished products, compounded sterile preparations, and stability samples.
• Create and maintain clear and concise lab records and documentation.
• Execute lab analysis and related documentation in a timely manner.
• Support daily analysis and stability study activities with significant supervision.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or Biology with a Chemistry Minor
• 0-3 years of experience with UPLC/HPLC
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Exposure to Pharmaceutical/FDA environments
• Experience with cGMP
• Proficiency with Empower software

Work Environment

The Quality Control Analyst will work in a clean, state-of-the-art laboratory as well as spend time in the office. Our brand new facility in Vernon Hills offers a family-like atmosphere with excellent training and growth opportunities. The emphasis on automation of critical laboratory processes minimizes human error within the testing and analysis process. The work involves testing samples from various industries, with a significant focus on pharmaceutical products and compounded sterile or non-sterile preparations.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00

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 Vernon Hills,IL.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 31, 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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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.

Salary : $26 - $30