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Quality Assurance Technician
Actalent —Des Moines, IA
- $22 - $24 an hour
- Temporary
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
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Quality Assurance Technician
Actalent —Des Moines, IA
- $22 - $24 an hour
- Temporary
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
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Kemin —Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- Background check
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
CDL B Field Chemist
Clean Harbors —Des Moines, IA
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- Full-time
- Background check
- Laboratory
- Pass drug screening
- Paid training
- Employee stock purchase plan

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Quality Assurance Technician

Actalent -
Des Moines, IA

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Job Details

Temporary | Temp-to-hire
$22 - $24 an hour
8 days ago

Benefits

Commuter assistance
Health savings account
AD&D insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Biochemistry
High-performance liquid chromatographs
GMP
High school diploma or GED
Quality assurance in testing
Biochemistry
Pipetting

Full Job Description

Job Title: Quality Assurance TechnicianJob Description

As a Quality Assurance Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that all finished products and components meet specified parameters by utilizing lab equipment. You will conduct multiple process checks throughout production, packaging, and warehousing functions, and be responsible for setting up and calibrating HPLC and GC testing equipment. Documenting batch testing results and reporting quality results to supervisors are key components of this role.

Responsibilities

Utilize lab equipment to test finished products and components for compliance with specified parameters.
Perform process checks throughout production, packaging, and warehousing.
Set up and calibrate HPLC and GC testing equipment.
Document and input batch testing results into specified systems.
Report quality results to supervisors and managers.
Conduct physical property testing using instrumentation.
Provide independent oversight of lab processes to verify compliance with company standards and policies.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in Chemistry, HPLC, GC, GMP, and Quality Assurance.
Experience with quality control, biochemical processes, pipetting, and dilutions.
Familiarity with laboratory environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related life science field is highly preferred.
Alternatively, 2+ years of experience in a production or quality lab setting.
A High School diploma is required.

Work Environment

The position is based in a manufacturing/plant setting with a dynamic lab environment. The role involves working on the 2nd shift, with start times varying between 2 PM and 4 PM, and end times between 10:30 PM and 12:30 AM, depending on the production schedule. Some Saturday coverage may be required during peak seasons from March to May. The work environment includes exposure to moving mechanical parts, wet or humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, or chemicals, and outdoor weather while moving between buildings. Strong communication skills are essential, and candidates must be adaptable and able to multitask in a fast-paced setting. Physical requirements include the ability to stand for extended periods, frequent use of hands, and the ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. A company-provided navy jumpsuit uniform and closed-toe shoes are required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Des Moines, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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 Des Moines,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 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.

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 [email protected] 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.

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