Quality Assurance Specialist

Akkodis is seeking a QA Specialist for a 6-month contract with a client in Abbott Park, IL 60064 (Onsite).Title: QA SpecialistLocation: Abbott Park, IL 60064 (Onsite)Duration: 6 Months ContractPay Rate: $35-37/hr (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.Meeting preference: first round - phone screening/ second round - onsiteJob Description:Seeking candidates with, SDS PAGE, Western Blot, Mass Spec, and microtiter experience. Position Summary:QA Technician is responsible for bioanalytical quality assurance testing within the Starlims and SAP system. Provides inputs to facilitate CAPA investigations as required. Owns and approves any testing events. Maintains product and testing inventory and complies with the quality system. Undertakes the role as Quality Technician and executes daily activities with minimal supervision. Becomes a point of contact for lab issues and may be called on to aid with scheduling activities. Provides input on testing and is an SME (Subject Matter Expert) on their certifications.Position Accountability/Scope:Individuals execute daily testing in a high-paced laboratory environment. Perform activities assigned by scheduler/ quality professionals / manager. Identify and escalate any potential non-conformances / issues to quality professionals and manager. Apply appropriate actions to resolve with support from quality professionals. Support relevant activities. Become an SME on lab certifications. Basic computer skills are needed.Minimum EducationBachelor’s in a science or closely related discipline with 3-4 years' experience. Healthcare industry and experience in quality function. Demonstrate excellent communication (written and verbal) skills. Knowledge of manufacturing/testing of diagnostic products, diagnostic methods and applications, excellent troubleshooting skills, product/ process improvement, stability testing, validations, technical troubleshooting, compliance, internal and external audits, and knowledge of performance metricsIf you are interested in this job, please get in touch with Udbhav Mathur at udbhav.mathur@Akkodisgroup.com. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.akkodis.com/en/privacy-policy. The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:· The California Fair Chance Act· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance