Quality Control Technician

Position Summary:

Step into a hands-on role where science and precision drive product excellence. As an Ink Lab Quality Technician, you'll be the gatekeeper of qualitytesting, analyzing, and fine-tuning ink formulations to ensure every batch meets our high standards. From raw materials to finished products, your keen eye and chemical insight will help shape the vibrant colors that bring our products to life.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Test & Analyze: Collect samples and perform physical and chemical tests to detect imperfections and ensure quality.
• Raw Material Management: Assign lot numbers, evaluate shelf life, re-qualify materials, and handle proper disposal.
• Inventory Oversight: Maintain retain samples and dispose of inks according to safety and quality protocols.
• Troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve issues with out-of-spec inkswhether in-process or returned.
• Approval Authority: Greenlight ink batches and raw materials after successful testing.
• Data Entry & Tracking: Record QC specs using Process Pro and Excel; collaborate with purchasing to receive materials.
• Lab Maintenance: Calibrate and maintain lab equipment and manage supply inventory.
• Small Batch Creation: Mix small ink batches for testing and development.

• Surface tensiometer, microscope, viscometer, spectrophotometer
• FTIR, refractive index meter, colorimeter, conductivity meter
• UV/LED/E-beam curing systems, analytical balances, pipettes

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong understanding of chemical interactions and their impact on ink properties
• Clear written communication for documenting sample activities
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external teams for problem-solving
• Basic math skills and comfort with conversion formulas
• Troubleshooting mindset and attention to detail
• Familiarity with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Entry-level, but ideal for someone passionate about chemistry, quality control, and hands-on lab work.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 Cincinnati,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 2025.

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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