Quality Control Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Control Laboratory Technician

Job Description

The Quality Control Laboratory Technician supports a regulated manufacturing environment by performing GMP- and GDP-compliant laboratory testing, maintaining accurate quality documentation, and ensuring that raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and stability samples meet established specifications. This role combines hands-on laboratory work with meticulous documentation and coordination of testing activities to support timely product release and overall quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize quality documentation, including batch records and standard operating procedures, providing document management support in alignment with quality and regulatory expectations.
• Perform quality control activities in a regulated manufacturing environment in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Conduct Endotoxin testing using the Endosafe Nexgen PTS system to verify product and material suitability.
• Perform laboratory testing such as ICP metals analysis, viscosity testing, and pH analysis to support product quality evaluations.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment to ensure accurate and reliable test results.
• Conduct in-process testing to support manufacturing operations and provide timely feedback on product quality during production.
• Perform finished product testing to confirm that products meet specifications and are ready for release.
• Execute stability testing in accordance with established protocols to monitor product performance over time.
• Test incoming raw materials to verify that they meet required specifications and compliance standards.
• Coordinate and prioritize testing activities based on production schedules and business needs to ensure timely completion of work.
• Work closely with production and quality leadership to communicate results, resolve issues, and ensure timely completion of testing and associated documentation.
• Apply strong documentation practices to record test results, maintain batch records, and support traceability and audit readiness.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related science field; an associate degree is acceptable, with a preference for a bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of 6 months of experience in a professional laboratory setting.
• Hands-on experience performing endotoxin testing, wet chemistry procedures, and basic laboratory tests in a chemistry laboratory.
• Practical experience working in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Experience applying Good Documentation Practices (GDP) in laboratory and quality settings.
• Proficiency with Endosafe Nexgen PTS for Endotoxin testing.
• Experience performing ICP metals testing.
• Experience using pH meters and viscometers for analytical testing.
• Experience with instrument calibration and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Experience performing raw material, in-process, finished product, and stability testing.
• Strong documentation skills, including accurate batch record management and data recording.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in chemistry or a closely related scientific discipline, with a preference for candidates holding a bachelor’s degree.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a small laboratory environment while collaborating effectively with a close-knit team.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple testing priorities aligned with production schedules.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining data integrity and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Willingness to participate in hands-on learning and training to expand technical skills and knowledge.

Work Environment

This position is based in a small, quiet laboratory that offers a focused and supportive setting for hands-on learning and training. You will work closely with a laboratory manager and another technician, providing coverage for additional team members who typically support testing volume. The role operates on a Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a one-hour lunch break. Once fully trained and depending on availability, you may occasionally support testing activities on weekends. The environment emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and professional growth while working with analytical instruments such as ICP equipment, Endosafe Nexgen PTS, pH meters, viscometers, and other laboratory tools. 

This is a Contract position based out of Berkeley Heights, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $34.00/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Berkeley Heights,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 27, 2026.

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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