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Warehouse Associates (1st & 2nd shift)

Elwood, IL · On-site

$18/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

Warehouse Associate (1st & 2nd shift) Location: Elwood, IL Pay Rate: $17-$18 per hour Schedule: 1st ... Quality Control: Visually inspect products and packaging during the picking process to ensure there ...

Novolex

Operator Associate

Manteno, IL · On-site

$25.32/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

Operator Associate| Manteno, IL | Hiring Immediately| Compensation: $25.32 an hour + ($1.00 Shift ... Ability to interface with computer control systems and quality lab instruments and QA/S systems.

Novolex

Operator Associate

Manteno, IL · On-site

$25.32/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

Operator Associate| Manteno, IL | Hiring Immediately| Compensation: $25.32 an hour + ($1.00 Shift ... Ability to interface with computer control systems and quality lab instruments and QA/S systems.

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CT Technologist

Bourbonnais, IL

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Conduct daily quality control (QC) checks on equipment and imaging systems to ensure optimal ... Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology or related field required * Current registration with ...

Ross Stores

Area Supervisor

Bourbonnais, IL

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on ... Responsible for security of building including entrance/exit control (Associate entry/egress ...

Riverside Healthcare

CARE ASSOCIATE/CARE TECH

Kankakee, IL · On-site

$19.02/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Overview The Care Associate/Care Tech at Riverside Healthcare is a vital part of the healthcare ... Maintain Point of Care Testing (POCT) competencies and perform quality control for waived testing.

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University of Utah

Post Doc Res Assoc

Campus, IL

$65K - $73K/yr

  • Retirement

Details Open Date 03/27/2026 Requisition Number PRN44612B Job Title Post Doc Res Assoc Working ... Mitochondrial protein import, organelle proteostasis, or quality control. * Functional genomics:

University of Utah

Post Doc Res Assoc

Campus, IL

$65K - $73K/yr

  • Retirement

Details Open Date 03/27/2026 Requisition Number PRN44612B Job Title Post Doc Res Assoc Working ... Mitochondrial protein import, organelle proteostasis, or quality control. * Functional genomics:

University of Utah

Post Doc Res Assoc

Campus, IL

$65K - $73K/yr

  • Retirement

Details Open Date 03/27/2026 Requisition Number PRN44612B Job Title Post Doc Res Assoc Working ... Mitochondrial protein import, organelle proteostasis, or quality control. * Functional genomics:

Ross Stores

Area Supervisor

Bradley, IL

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on ... Responsible for security of building including entrance/exit control (Associate entry/egress ...

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How much do quality control associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for quality control associate in Kankakee, IL is $24.48, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.79 and $29.81 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a quality control associate do?

A Quality Control Associate is responsible for ensuring that products meet established standards of quality, including reliability, usability, and performance. They conduct inspections, perform tests, and document their findings to identify defects or deviations from specifications. Quality Control Associates often work closely with production teams to address issues and help maintain compliance with industry regulations. Their role is critical in maintaining customer satisfaction and upholding the reputation of their company. They may work in a variety of industries, including pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and food production.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a quality control associate?

To thrive as a Quality Control Associate, you need a solid understanding of quality assurance principles, attention to detail, and often a background in science or manufacturing. Familiarity with inspection tools, laboratory equipment, and quality management systems (such as ISO standards) is typically required, and certifications like Six Sigma or ASQ may be advantageous. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills set exceptional candidates apart. These skills ensure that products consistently meet standards, reduce errors, and support overall operational excellence.

What are some common challenges quality control associates face when ensuring product consistency across different production batches?

Quality Control Associates often encounter challenges such as variations in raw material quality, changes in manufacturing processes, and tight production schedules that can lead to inconsistencies between batches. Addressing these issues requires keen attention to detail, effective communication with production teams, and a strong understanding of standard operating procedures. Staying proactive in identifying potential sources of variation and collaborating closely with other departments helps maintain high product standards and minimizes the risk of defects.

What is the difference between Quality Control Associate vs Quality Assurance Technician?

AspectQuality Control AssociateQuality Assurance Technician
CertificationsOften requires GMP, ISO, or industry-specific quality certificationsSimilar certifications, with focus on quality standards and compliance
Work EnvironmentLaboratory, manufacturing, or production settingsLaboratory, manufacturing, or quality compliance environments
Primary FocusInspecting products, testing samples, identifying defectsDeveloping and implementing quality systems, audits, and process improvements
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturing, pharmaceuticals, food productionManufacturing, pharmaceuticals, food industry

While both roles focus on quality, the Quality Control Associate primarily inspects and tests products to identify defects, whereas the Quality Assurance Technician develops and maintains quality systems to prevent issues. Both roles are essential in ensuring product quality and compliance within manufacturing and production environments.

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Infographic showing various Quality Control Associate job openings in Kankakee, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,916 per year, or $24.5 per hour.

Senior Faculty Lead, Digital Pathology Infrastructure and AI Enablement

Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians

Campus, IL

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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Job Description:

Senior Faculty Lead, Digital Pathology Infrastructure and AI Enablement, Part Time

Department of Pathology

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Harvard Medical School, Boston

TheDepartment ofPathologyatBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Centeris seekingaSenior Faculty Lead, Digital Pathology Infrastructure and AI Enablement (Part-Time) faculty position(Boston).

As a teaching hospitalofHarvard Medical School, BIDMC and the Department of Pathology, provide a clinically advanced and supportive academic environment for residents, fellows, and faculty.We'realso proud and excited to be an integral part of the landmark collaboration among Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI), Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), and Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians (HMFP) toestablishNew England's only freestanding adult inpatient cancer hospital. The collaboration willprovideunparalleled opportunities for pathologists and other physician specialties to be part of DFCI's internationally recognized cancer team.

The candidate will be appointed to the faculty of Harvard Medical School at a part-time academic rank (Lecturer, Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor)commensuratewith experience.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Digital Pathology (Primary), Department Chair orVice Chair for Pathology Informatics, this faculty leadership role builds, scales, andoperationalizesBIDMC Pathology's enterprise digital pathology ecosystem and serves as a department-wide expert for AI readiness, evaluation, and clinical deployment in anatomic pathology. The role partners closely with the Director of Digital Pathology key stakeholders (AP leadership, laboratory operations, IT and security, compliance, and research) to ensure safe,validated, high-quality digital workflows and an enduring education and mentorshipprogram.

KeyResponsibilities

Digital Pathology Infrastructure and Operations

Strategy and Roadmap

  • Lead a multi-year roadmap for whole slide imaging (WSI) and digital sign-out capabilities across BIDMC Pathology (clinical, educational, and research use cases). Define target-state architecture, phased milestones, resourcing, and success metrics.

PlatformBuild andIntegration

  • Lead (or co-lead) selection, implementation, and lifecycle management for WSI scanners and a scanning operations model; the image management system and enterprise viewer; storage and archiving (on-premiseand or cloud), networking,identityand access controls; and integration with LIS and EMR worklists and specimen tracking and barcoding workflows.StandardizeSOPs across scanning, image QC, downtime procedures, and incident management.

Validation,Quality, andCompliance

  • Design and oversee validation protocols for primary diagnosis on digital slides (pathologist validation, case set design, discrepancy tracking,competencyand re-validation cadence). Build a measurable QA and QCprogramfor tissue-to-image fidelity (staining variability, scanner performance, display calibration, artefact classification, and remediation workflows). Ensure readiness for applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements (for example, CAP, CLIA, HIPAA, and institutional governance).

AIEnablement,Evaluation, andClinicalDeployment

AIGovernance andSafetyFramework

  • Establish an end-to-end governance model for AI tools used in pathology (selection, risk stratification, validation, monitoring, drift detection, versioning, change control, and retirement). Develop documentation standards and oversight pathways aligned with clinical risk, ethics, and equity principles.

AI readiness foundations

  • Build practical infrastructure to support AI translation, including dataset curation pipelines (de-identification, annotation frameworks, ground truth practices); a secure compute environment for evaluation and, whereappropriate, model development; and performance benchmarking across representative case mixes and operational conditions.

Clinical implementation

  • Partner with clinical subspecialty leads todeployAI tools into workflow (triage, screening support, quantification, QC augmentation), including user training, acceptance criteria, andpost go-live monitoring.

Educationprogramdevelopment and mentorship

Educationprogram

  • Create and lead an ongoing "Digital Pathology and AI in Practice" educationprogramfor faculty pathologists and trainees; laboratory staff (histology, accessioning, scanning, and QC); and informatics and IT partners supporting pathology. Curriculum to include validation, workflow redesign, QC, human factors, AI evaluation literacy, and practical guidance on safe and responsible use of AI outputs.

Mentorship

  • Mentor trainees and faculty in digital pathology, computational pathology collaboration, andresponsibleAI adoption. Support scholarly output and career development for learners and junior faculty engaged in digital and AI initiatives.

Research, innovation, and external collaboration

  • Enable clinical-translational research through high-quality digital slide repositories andstandardizeddata capture. Support grants, publications, and multi-institution collaborations related to digital pathology, AI evaluation, andimplementationscience. Develop and manage academicallyappropriate industrycollaborations (evaluations, pilots, interoperability work), aligned with BIDMC policies.

Qualifications

  • MD or DO with board certification inAnatomic Pathology (or AP/CP).

  • Eligibility for medical licensure inMassachusetts.

  • Demonstratedexpertiseincomputational pathology, pathology informatics, image analysis, artificial intelligence, or related domains.

  • Experience leadingmultidisciplinary programs or initiativesinvolving clinical, computational, and informatics teams.

  • Knowledge ofregulatory and quality frameworks for digital and computational pathology systems.

  • Track recordofscholarly activity, innovation, or program developmentin computational pathology or informatics.

  • Strong communicationandchangemanagement skills.

Preferred Attributes

  • Visionary leader capable of advancingdata-driven transformation in pathologyat institutional and national levels.

  • Dual fluency in medicine and computing or informatics, with a portfolio spanning clinical pathology practice plus technical infrastructure development.

  • Strong ability to collaborate acrossclinical, research, engineering, and informatics domains.

  • Commitment toclinical excellence, innovation, and academic scholarship.

  • Interest in contributing tonational and international initiatives shaping the future of computational pathology.

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a 743-bed hospital and Level 1 Trauma Center, is a founding member of Beth Israel Lahey Health(BILH).BILH,ahealth care systemwith 14 hospitals,brings together academic medical centers and teaching hospitals,communityand specialty hospitals,andmore than 4,000 physicians and39,000 employeesin a shared mission to expand access and advance the science and practice of medicine through groundbreaking research and education.

Harvard Medical Faculty Physiciansat Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (HMFP) is one of the largest physician organizations in New England, dedicated to excellence and innovation in patient care, education, and research. As a physician-led organization, HMFP partners with more than 2,400 providersto support the delivery of exceptional care, promote professional development,and foster balance at work and home. HMFP physicians have faculty affiliations with Harvard Medical School (HMS) and provide care throughouttheBILH system andadditionalhospitals across Massachusetts.

Research

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center consistently ranks as a national leader among independent hospitals in National Institutes of Health funding. Research funding totals over $229.8 million annually. BIDMC researchers run more than 850 active sponsored projects and 500 funded and non-funded clinical trials.

The Harvard-Thorndike Laboratory, the nation's oldest clinical research laboratory, has been located on this site since 1973. BIDMC also shares important clinical and research programs with institutions such as the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center, Joslin Diabetes Center and Children's Hospital.

Forinformationabout the position, please contactDr.Monika Vyas(mvyas1@bidmc.harvard.edu). Candidates should apply directly online at www.hmfphysicians.org/careers. Requisition Number: R1619

Pay Range:

$269,000 - $321,000

The base pay range reflects what Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (HMFP) reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this role at the time of posting and may be modified from time to time. Actual compensation within this range may be determined based on several factors, including academic appointment, work experience, specialty training, geography of work location, anticipated productivity, FTE basis, and role expectations. In addition to base compensation, this role may be eligible for performance-based incentives, which may include bonuses for productivity and quality HMFP also offers a comprehensive and generous employee benefits program to eligible employees, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement plan(s) with employer contributions.

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