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

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.

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.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.