Job Description
Job DescriptionQuality Control Analyst
2nd Shift
Job Description
As a Quality Control Analyst, you will perform routine testing support and contribute to various projects. Your primary focus will be on qPCR testing with samples requiring a 7-hour turnaround time, necessitating a collaborative team effort. The testing involves in-process testing on raw materials, typically of pig origin, and finished product testing of pancreatin powder. You will be responsible for contaminant monitoring, environmental monitoring, and instrument calibration and maintenance while samples are running. Additionally, you will be trained on validation tasks, including validating centrifuges, spectrophotometers, and liquid handler robots, as well as software programming and method drafting.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine qPCR testing with a 7-hour turnaround time.
- Conduct in-process testing on raw materials and finished product testing.
- Extract RNA from tissue samples.
- Monitor contaminants and environmental conditions.
- Calibrate and maintain laboratory instruments.
- Prepare inventory and reagents.
- Validate lab equipment and spaces.
- Run speciation assays to identify and quantify species within samples.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or related discipline preferred.
- 2+ years of PCR/Micro Lab experience preferred for Associate QC Analyst.
- 2+ years of PCR/Micro Lab experience required with GMP for QC Analyst.
- 5+ years of PCR/Micro Lab experience required with GMP for Sr QC Analyst.
Essential Skills
- Proficiency in PCR and QC testing.
- Understanding of method development and quality control.
- Knowledge of GMP regulations.
- Biology and pharmaceutical expertise.
- Environmental monitoring skills.
- Familiarity with FDA guidelines.
- Molecular biology and microbiology experience.
- Proficiency in laboratory assays.
Work Environment
You will work in a brand new laboratory with a laid-back yet driven team culture that values hard work and dedication. The position requires working 2nd shift from 12 pm to 10 pm, Wednesday to Saturday, with a differential and incentive pay. Initial training will be conducted during the first week on the 1st shift, followed by a transition to your designated shift.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $43.26/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Madison,WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 11, 2025.
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.
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