QC Data Reviewer

Job Title: Quality Control AnalystJob Description

The Quality Control Analyst is responsible for the thorough and independent review of microbiological and chemistry laboratory data to ensure accuracy, data integrity, and compliance with applicable regulatory and quality system requirements. This role supports the Quality organization by verifying test results, performing initial laboratory investigations, and ensuring timely, complete, and compliant documentation to support product disposition and release. The position requires strong attention to detail, sound scientific judgment, and close collaboration with laboratory and quality partners to ensure the delivery of high-quality, compliant products. The analyst performs detailed reviews of microbiological and chemistry data for both routine and non-routine testing, including but not limited to raw materials, in-process solutions, finished products, antimicrobial effectiveness testing, microbial growth promotion, environmental monitoring, cleaning surveillance, media qualification, and microbial identification. This role is responsible for reagent and material documentation review, ensuring traceability and compliance with approved procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed reviews of microbiological data, including routine and non-routine analyses of raw materials, in-process solutions, finished products, antimicrobial effectiveness testing, microbial growth promotion, environmental monitoring, cleaning surveillance, media qualification, and microbial identification.

• Responsible for conducting reagent review.

• Conduct Phase I laboratory investigations.

• Identify potential data integrity or compliance concerns and collaborate with laboratory personnel to resolve issues in a timely manner.

• Perform other activities as needed to support laboratory and quality operations.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology, Chemistry or other related technical field.

• 1-2 years working in a GxP laboratory environment.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

• Strong written and oral communication skills in English.

• Experience working in current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) or other cGxP environments.

• Experience performing microbiology or chemistry data review.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

• Experience with technical writing in a regulated environment.

• Experience with High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Ultra High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (UHPLC), or Gas Chromatography (GC).

Work Environment

The position operates on a 9am-5pm first shift in a QC Microbiology and Chemistry Lab/Office. You will have the opportunity to network with the QC Microbiology Group (14 people) and QC Chemistry group (16 people) for future projects and opportunities. This is the largest lab and QC group in the Midwest focusing on the disposables side of the business such as syringes and wipes. It presents a great opportunity for career growth. This role is a contract position but could potentially lead to a full-time position or a new position created by the end of the contract.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cary, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $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 Cary,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 16, 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.

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