Quality Inspector (2nd Shift)

Quality Control Specialist (QC) - Make an Impact on Product Excellence

Are you passionate about quality, precision, and working in a regulated environment where your attention to detail truly matters? Join the team as a Quality Control Specialist, where you'll play a critical role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, and performance.

• This is a 2nd shift position from 1:00pm-9:00pm, Tuesday- Saturday (Training will be on an earlier shift, and Saturday work will be on an earlier shift)

What You'll Do

In this hands-on role, you'll be at the center of our quality operations-partnering cross-functionally to uphold excellence at every stage of production.

• Perform line clearances and ensure production areas meet strict quality standards
• Conduct visual and physical inspections of raw materials, in-process items, and finished goods
• Verify labeling, inserts, and packaging components for accuracy and compliance
• Monitor environmental conditions and equipment (temperature, controlled environments, etc.)
• Accurately document inspection results and proactively identify trends or quality risks
• Initiate and support Non-Conforming Material Reports (NCMRs) and change orders
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, GMP, and GDP standards
• Communicate quality issues, deviations, or risks to leadership in a timely manner
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen the quality system
• Assist with document control and procedural updates

What You Bring

We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, regulated environment and takes pride in doing things right the first time.

• At least 1 year of cGMP experience in a regulated manufacturing or lab setting
• Strong understanding of GDP, GMP, and quality systems (ISO 13485 a plus)
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Basic math skills with exposure to data tracking or trending
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable collaborating across multiple teams and departments

Preferred Experience

• Experience in cleanroom environments
• Familiarity with change orders and SOP processes

Why Join the team?

This is more than a QC role-it's an opportunity to be part of a team that values quality, accountability, and continuous improvement. Your work will directly impact product integrity and customer trust.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Marcos, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $29.00/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 San Marcos,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 9, 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.