QC Inspector

Job Description

Job Description

Quality Control Incoming Inspector

Second Shift | Monday–Friday, 1:00 PM–9:30 PM

Position Summary

The Quality Control Incoming Inspector is responsible for completing all activities required to approve incoming raw materials for use in manufacturing. This role also supports quality inspection activities during in‑process manufacturing to ensure products meet established specifications, procedures, and quality standards.

This position is second shift, Monday through Friday from 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM .

Key Responsibilities

• Perform quality line clearances and in‑process inspections during inspection and packing operations in accordance with approved SOPs
• Issue lot numbers and control labels for incoming raw materials and perform inspections per internal procedures and specifications
• Release approved raw materials for manufacturing use, including completion of required documentation, bin cards, and inventory relabeling
• Review Manufacturing Process Sheets (MPS) prepared by other incoming inspectors for approval and release
• Monitor and perform annual retain sample inspections; coordinate required retesting with Quality Control and complete associated documentation
• Perform Out‑of‑Specification (OOS) investigations and participate in Material Review Board (MRB) activities for rejected materials, as required
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for incoming inspection activities and provide training to new employees, contractors, and QA personnel
• Conduct biennial reviews of assigned procedures and MPS documents as needed
• Author and complete Document Change Requests (DCRs) in alignment with document control processes
• Accurately document all work activities in compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Maintain current training on all assigned procedures, including read‑and‑understood reviews, skills development, and classroom training
• Participate in additional projects and support activities as assigned

Job Complexity

This position performs work that is routine in nature and receives detailed instructions for tasks and responsibilities.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in life sciences or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience
• 0–1 year of experience in a cGMP environment or prior QA/QC experience within a regulated industry (internship experience considered)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and/or ERP systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline
• Experience working in a cleanroom or controlled manufacturing environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail and documentation accuracy

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Bedford, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $32.00/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 Bedford,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.