Quality Control Technician

Job Title: Quality Control Laboratory Technician Job Description We are seeking a Quality Control Laboratory Technician to support quality testing activities within a chemical manufacturing environment. This individual will assist with testing raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products while ensuring compliance with quality standards, laboratory procedures, and safety requirements. Responsibilities

- Conduct chemical and physical analysis on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished goods, including viscosity and moisture testing.
- Check certificates of analysis (COA) for all incoming materials.
- Dispose of hazardous waste in designated drums.
- Maintain inventory of chemicals required for testing.
- Ensure cleanliness of the lab and perform preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment.

Essential Skills

- Experience in quality control and chemistry.
- Knowledge of laboratory safety and physical testing.
- Understanding of chemical manufacturing processes.
- Familiarity with certificates of analysis and laboratory procedures.
- Ability to conduct raw material testing and work with GLP standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Experience in Chemistry or related sciences preferred.
- Bachelors Degree in Chemistry or related
- Experience in testing for basic chemistry physicals.
- Knowledge of lab safety and chemical handling safety.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with co-workers and supervisors.

Work Environment The position operates within a chemical manufacturing environment, specifically working with urethane chemistry in the cold-cast division. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, typically 8 hours per day, starting around 7 or 8 am for training, with a shift from 12pm-9pm.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Santa Fe Springs, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Santa Fe Springs, CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Santa Fe Springs,CA. About Actalent

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