Quality Control Scientist

Actalent · Ames, IA, United States

Location
Ames
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
June 17, 2026

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Control ScientistJob Description
This role focuses on performing a wide range of microbiological, in vitro, and in vivo tests to ensure that raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products meet stringent quality standards. The Quality Control Scientist independently designs experiments, develops and validates assays, and maintains meticulous documentation while collaborating closely with production, manufacturing, regulatory, and quality assurance teams. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a growing animal health product portfolio in a close-knit, culture-driven organization.
Responsibilities

+ Perform sterility tests, bacterial culture, bacterial toxin production, and other microbiological methods to support product quality and safety.

+ Conduct in vitro testing methods, including ELISA, SDS-PAGE, Western blot, and cell culture, to evaluate product potency and performance.

+ Develop, optimize, validate, and...

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