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Actalent QC Lab Technician in Aurora, Ohio
Job Title: QC Lab Technician
Job Description
Conduct routine and non-routine chemistry and microbiological analysis of raw materials, in-process formulations, and final products to established specifications. Utilize and operate laboratory equipment and instruments according to laboratory work instructions or procedures, including pH, conductivity, UV, KF, FTIR, and titrations. Understand and follow Quality Control test methods or compendia methods (USP, EP, BP, JP, or ACS) and EXCIPACT standards. Calculate and generate data for compliance to specifications and report results. Perform technical review of lab data forms, such as water, environmental monitoring, and direct measure analysis. Calibrate and maintain lab equipment. Enter final results and raw data for tested materials or products in LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) as needed. Perform investigative analysis to support investigations, complaints, or instrument troubleshooting. Perform Environmental Monitoring duties, requiring gowning into cleanrooms and collecting air and surface samples. Review discrepancies in data, manufacture COA, COC, and perform data verification in accordance with company procedures. Apply appropriate disposition labels to materials (accepted, rejected, etc.). Handle hazardous materials using appropriate safety PPE and equipment. Complete documentation legibly and review for accuracy. Perform other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
Conduct routine and non-routine chemistry and microbiological analysis of raw materials, in-process formulations, and final products.
Utilize and operate laboratory equipment and instruments such as pH, conductivity, UV, KF, FTIR, and titrations.
Understand and follow Quality Control test methods or compendia methods and EXCIPACT standards.
Calculate and generate data for compliance to specifications and report results.
Perform technical review of lab data forms.
Calibrate and maintain lab equipment.
Enter final results and raw data for tested materials or products in LIMS.
Perform investigative analysis to support investigations, complaints, or instrument troubleshooting.
Perform Environmental Monitoring duties, including gowning into cleanrooms and collecting air and surface samples.
Review discrepancies in data and perform data verification.
Apply appropriate disposition labels to materials.
Handle hazardous materials using appropriate safety PPE and equipment.
Complete documentation legibly and review for accuracy.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Skills
Bachelor's degree in a science field.
1-3 years of laboratory experience in a related field.
Experience with quality control, chemistry, laboratory work, biology, GMP, HPLC, QC, wet chemistry, quality assurance, microbiology, analysis, titration, and inspection.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Wet chemistry experience preferred (e.g., Acid/Base Titrations, water content).
Ability to confidently explain chemistry testing techniques and instruments (e.g., Titration, GC, GLC, HPLC, TMC, UPLC, FTIR, ICP-MS, ICP-OES).
Work Environment
The employee will work in a regulated laboratory environment within a manufacturing facility that mainly produces excipients and high-purity chemicals such as buffers, amino acids, and salts. The role requires handling hazardous materials with appropriate safety PPE and equipment, and performing Environmental Monitoring duties that involve gowning into cleanrooms.
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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.