Quality Control Analyst

Quality Control Analyst Shift : 3rd shift! Friday-Sunday 3 x 12's. The position offers full-time conversion potential, with an attractive benefit upon permanent hire that provides 40 hours of pay for a 36-hour weekend shift schedule, making it an appealing option for those seeking a compressed workweek while maintaining full-time compensation. Job Description The Quality Control Analyst is responsible for performing daily laboratory testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure they meet quality and regulatory standards. This role supports routine laboratory tasks and analyses, including environmental monitoring, equipment calibrations and verifications, raw material sampling, and laboratory and production process testing such as chromatography analysis. The position contributes directly to maintaining product integrity, supporting production schedules, and ensuring compliance with established procedures and guidelines. Responsibilities

- Perform daily laboratory testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products in accordance with established procedures and quality standards.
- Conduct wet bench testing and analytical instrumentation work, including pH measurements, FTIR, UV-VIS, TOC, gas chromatography, and liquid chromatography analyses.
- Carry out environmental monitoring activities to support a controlled and compliant laboratory and production environment.
- Complete equipment calibrations and verifications to ensure accurate and reliable performance of laboratory instruments.
- Sample raw materials and perform associated testing to confirm identity, purity, and suitability for use in production.
- Execute laboratory and production process testing, including chromatography analysis, to support manufacturing operations and product release.
- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and adhere strictly to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other documented quality requirements.
- Document test results, observations, and deviations accurately and promptly in laboratory records and systems, including LIMS where applicable.
- Perform minor troubleshooting on testing methods and laboratory instrumentation to resolve issues and maintain workflow.
- Collaborate with laboratory and production teams to support production schedules and communicate test results clearly and professionally.
- Use Microsoft Office and other laboratory software tools to prepare reports, analyze data, and maintain documentation.
- Support general laboratory tasks as needed to maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment.

Essential Skills

- Hands-on experience with wet bench testing and analytical instrumentation, including pH measurement, FTIR, UV-VIS, TOC, gas chromatography, and liquid chromatography.
- Strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and strict compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Ability to perform minor troubleshooting on laboratory testing methods and instrumentation.
- Experience with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) for data entry and test result tracking.
- Basic knowledge of microbiology concepts and practices relevant to a laboratory environment.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to clearly document results and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications for data analysis, documentation, and reporting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Associates degree with 5 or more years of laboratory experience; chromatography experience preferred.
- Bachelors degree in Chemistry or a related field with 12 years of laboratory experience.
- Experience working in an ISO- or FDA-regulated environment preferred.
- Familiarity with quality documentation practices and regulatory compliance.
- Comfort working with a range of analytical instruments, including viscometers and other wet bench tools.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow complex procedures accurately.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative laboratory setting that supports production timelines.

Work Environment The role is based in a ventilated, well-lighted laboratory equipped with work benches, vented hoods, and tile or epoxy flooring, with a temperature-controlled environment designed for comfort and safety. You will work in a collaborative lab setting that closely supports production schedules and interacts regularly with operations teams. Laboratory technologies include a variety of analytical instruments such as FTIR, UV-VIS, TOC, gas chromatography, liquid chromatography, viscometers, and standard wet bench equipment. The position offers full-time conversion potential, with an attractive benefit upon permanent hire that provides 40 hours of pay for a 36-hour weekend shift schedule, making it an appealing option for those seeking a compressed workweek while maintaining full-time compensation.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Piedmont, SC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $27.00/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 Piedmont, SC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Piedmont,SC. 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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