QC Analyst

QC AnalystPosition Summary

The QC Analyst supports both Quality Control and Feed Analysis laboratory operations by performing analytical testing, sample preparation, and documentation to ensure product quality and accurate customer feed analysis. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates and early-career scientists to gain hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation, chromatography, GMP documentation, and quality control testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing on products, raw materials, and feed samples following approved procedures.
• Conduct wet chemistry and analytical testing, including TLC, loss-on-drying, UV-Vis, and chromatography-based methods.
• Prepare samples, reagents, standards, and solutions for testing.
• Operate laboratory instrumentation such as HPLC, UV-Vis spectrophotometers, and other analytical equipment.
• Accurately document and report test results in accordance with GMP and GDP requirements.
• Receive, log, prepare, and track feed samples to ensure proper identification and traceability.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, glassware, and workspaces according to laboratory standards.
• Collaborate with laboratory and quality teams to support testing priorities and schedules.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Food Science, Microbiology, Environmental Science, or a related scientific discipline.
• Laboratory experience through internships, co-ops, undergraduate research, academic coursework, or industry experience.
• Familiarity with laboratory testing, sample preparation, and scientific documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures.
• Effective organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with HPLC, chromatography, UV-Vis spectroscopy, wet chemistry, or related analytical techniques.
• Experience in a GMP, GLP, food, feed, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or regulated laboratory environment.
• Undergraduate research or internship experience involving analytical instrumentation.
• Experience managing multiple samples or testing priorities in a laboratory setting.

Key Competencies

• Analytical Chemistry
• Laboratory Operations
• Quality Control Testing
• Sample Preparation
• Data Analysis & Documentation
• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork & Collaboration

What You'll Gain

• This role provides valuable experience in analytical chemistry, chromatography, feed analysis, GMP documentation, and quality control operations, making it an excellent entry point for candidates looking to build a career in laboratory sciences or quality assurance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of St. Louis, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $26.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 St. Louis,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 1, 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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