Quality Control Technician

Job Title: Quality Control Technician

Offers Full Benefits

Job Description

We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Quality Control Technician to join our team. This role involves inspecting materials, monitoring processes, and conducting tests to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspect materials, monitor processes, and conduct testing while documenting results to maintain compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct testing on batches, raw materials, and components to ensure they meet quality specifications.
• Perform micro testing on finished products and finished bulk.
• Remove dye from the dye room for batches while ensuring documentation.
• Run appropriate tests on products in response to customer complaints and provide answers to the customer service team.
• Calibrate scales on a monthly basis.
• Assist formulators as needed to make batches.
• Receive ordered supplies for the lab.
• Audit dyes and fragrance inventory and update Safety Data Sheets as necessary.
• Record oven temperatures semi-monthly.
• Refill bleach solution bottles in the batch-making area.
• Adhere to all safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Quality assurance and control
• Chemistry knowledge
• Laboratory skills
• Understanding of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
• Previous lab experience
• Experience in the hair care or cosmetic industry

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School degree or GED with 1-2 years' experience in a lab setting, OR Associates degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related science field.
• Ability to work independently and effectively solve problems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel.
• High attention to detail.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Work Environment

The role involves working in both a lab and a clean room/manufacturing setting. The position requires frequent operation of a computer, which involves sitting and keyboarding. There may be exposure to typical physical manufacturing hazards that require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). The company offers a supportive team culture, and employees gain exposure to both quality control and quality assurance processes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Paul, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Paul,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 25, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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 for other accommodation options.

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.