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Job Title: Quality Assurance Specialist

Job Description

As a Quality Assurance Specialist, you will be responsible for in-process and finished product testing to ensure that product quality is consistently maintained.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and use laboratory equipment to test materials and finished goods, ensuring they meet the quality standards of the business unit, using equipment such as viscometers, pH meters, titrations, refractometers, and balances.
• Audit the work of production employees to ensure adherence to mixing specifications.
• Inspect incoming raw materials when required to assure they meet company requirements.
• Aid manufacturing personnel in addressing quality problems, collaborating with departments such as Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Customer Service.
• Inspect all finished products prior to shipment to ensure compliance with company specifications and procedures.
• Maintain records related to all aspects of quality operations.
• Comply with all applicable OSHA, EPA, local regulatory laws, and company safety policies.
• Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of this position at any time.

Essential Skills

• Experience with laboratory equipment and techniques, including viscometers, pH meters, titrations, refractometers, and balances.
• Proficiency in quality assurance and quality control practices.
• Strong chemistry, biology, and wet chemistry skills.
• Ability to maintain detailed batch records.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in the Sciences (Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, etc.).
• Chemistry lab experience, including academic lab experience, is acceptable.
• Ability to manage a complex workday and prioritize tasks effectively.

Work Environment

The work schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6 am to 4 pm, with occasional overtime on Fridays when needed. The role offers opportunities for learning and advancement, as both research and development and chemical production occur on-site.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of De Pere, WI.

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $28.00/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 De Pere,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 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.

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.

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