Actalent
QC Scientist – Weekend Shift
Location:
St. Louis, MO, USA
Department:
Quality Control – Analytical Team
Schedule:
Friday to Monday | 4x10 Hour Shifts | Flexible Start Times (7 AM–5 PM or 8 AM–6 PM)
Why Join Us? Be part of a growing, innovative team at the forefront of pharmaceutical quality control. As a QC Scientist, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the safety and efficacy of life‑changing biologic products. This is a unique opportunity to join a newly formed weekend team, receive comprehensive training, and contribute to meaningful work in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.
What You’ll Do
Conduct analytic tests using HPLC, UPLC, CGE, iCE, cell‑based assays, and compendial testing (pH, UV, osmolality, appearance).
Support commercial product testing, stability studies, and client‑driven projects.
Review laboratory data packets and author investigations.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Quality Assurance and Data Review.
Ensure compliance with GMP standards, SOPs, and safety protocols.
Participate in lab operations such as safety inspections and inventory management.
What You Bring
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Pharmaceutical, Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field.
Experience: 1–5 years in a GMP‑regulated environment, preferably in pharmaceuticals.
Hands‑on experience with analytical instruments and techniques: HPLC, UPLC, CGE, iCE, UV, pH, osmolality, cell‑based bioassays.
Familiarity with EMPOWER, MS Office, and laboratory software.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset.
Training & Team Environment You’ll be part of a tight‑knit team of 6 scientists and 1 supervisor, supported by a larger QC analytical group of 80+ professionals. Expect 3–6 months of structured training, with hands‑on testing and mentorship before transitioning to weekend operations.
Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Berkeley, MO.
Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $28.00–$38.00/hr.
Benefits may include:
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)
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 Berkeley, MO.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6 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.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
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St. Louis, MO, USA
Department:
Quality Control – Analytical Team
Schedule:
Friday to Monday | 4x10 Hour Shifts | Flexible Start Times (7 AM–5 PM or 8 AM–6 PM)
Why Join Us? Be part of a growing, innovative team at the forefront of pharmaceutical quality control. As a QC Scientist, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the safety and efficacy of life‑changing biologic products. This is a unique opportunity to join a newly formed weekend team, receive comprehensive training, and contribute to meaningful work in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.
What You’ll Do
Conduct analytic tests using HPLC, UPLC, CGE, iCE, cell‑based assays, and compendial testing (pH, UV, osmolality, appearance).
Support commercial product testing, stability studies, and client‑driven projects.
Review laboratory data packets and author investigations.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Quality Assurance and Data Review.
Ensure compliance with GMP standards, SOPs, and safety protocols.
Participate in lab operations such as safety inspections and inventory management.
What You Bring
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Pharmaceutical, Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field.
Experience: 1–5 years in a GMP‑regulated environment, preferably in pharmaceuticals.
Hands‑on experience with analytical instruments and techniques: HPLC, UPLC, CGE, iCE, UV, pH, osmolality, cell‑based bioassays.
Familiarity with EMPOWER, MS Office, and laboratory software.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset.
Training & Team Environment You’ll be part of a tight‑knit team of 6 scientists and 1 supervisor, supported by a larger QC analytical group of 80+ professionals. Expect 3–6 months of structured training, with hands‑on testing and mentorship before transitioning to weekend operations.
Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Berkeley, MO.
Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $28.00–$38.00/hr.
Benefits may include:
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)
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 Berkeley, MO.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6 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.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
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