QC Scientist II (Lab Investigations)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: QC Investigator II

Job Description

The Quality Investigator/Scientist II will operate in a high-throughput environment, completing investigations on behalf of various QC testing groups. This role requires leading multiple investigations simultaneously, ensuring on-time completion through dedication and collaboration with partners in QA and the testing groups. As a strong individual contributor, you will maintain a steady record closure rate while working on moderate complexity investigations and assist more junior investigators when needed. Participation in QC compliance activities related to audits and continuous improvement is also expected.

Responsibilities

• Stay current with training in Success Factors.
• Conduct RAPID meetings with QA and QC staff occasionally.
• Use TrackWise software to author investigations.
• Be responsible for compliance-related deliverables, including audit support, observation response, presentations to sr. management and site leadership, and generating trend reports.
• Support compliance culture initiatives and assist in implementing changes.
• Develop the team through the creation and delivery of proactive and reactive trainings.
• Assist with developing tools and resources to improve the investigative process.
• Support Scientist I investigators when needed.
• Average 3-4 deviation/OOS/CAPA record closures per month.
• Complete overdue assessments and file record extensions as required.
• Author and revise SOPs as needed.
• Assist with formulating continuous improvement strategies and timelines.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Experience in GMP, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, QC, and Quality Control.
• HPLC pharmaceutical QC experience.
• Compendial Testing (pH, UV, Osmolality, Appearance).
• OOS/OOT investigations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field with 3-4 years of industry experience.
• Experience in a Pharmaceutical FDA/GMP regulated environment and working in a QC position.
• Experience with any bio-assay or biochemistry assays is a plus.
• TrackWise and TapRooT experience is a plus but not required.
• Knowledge of GMP regulations, GLP, and GDP.
• Proficient in standard computer programs such as SmartSheet, PowerBI, MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication skills, including active listening, facilitation, and escalation.
• Ability to inspire innovation and team effectiveness.

Work Environment

The position will be all onsite for training, with the option to work one day from home once trained. It requires wearing gloves and other PPE to enter laboratory spaces. The role involves extended periods of desk time and meetings. The team comprises four members and a supervisor, with an onboarding period of 3-6 months.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of St. Louis, MO.

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $38.46/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 St. Louis,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 22, 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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