Our Kankakee, IL client, is seeking a contract QC Lab Scientist join their team. The Quality Control Scientist is responsible for performing multi‑discipline analytical testing across multiple product lines to support overall business objectives. This role maintains the Product Stability, Product Retention, and Reverse Osmosis (RO) Water Quality Programs in compliance with current regulatory guidelines. The QC Scientist also supports special projects and Process Engineering analytical needs to sustain current operations and enable future business growth. **Hours:** May work a 2 week 12-hour shift cycle on either a day or night shift assignment. Will train on 8hr days M-F first before covering the 12-hour shift assignment. **Key Responsibilities** + Perform analytical testing on raw materials, in‑process samples, and finished products in compliance with GLP, GMP, and EHS requirements + Work within established standard operating procedures (SOPs), analytical methods, and regulatory guidelines with moderate supervision + Execute laboratory activities efficiently to support manufacturing schedules and product release timelines + Interpret and evaluate analytical data against specifications, process controls, and reference standards + Investigate atypical or aberrant results and initiate Out‑of‑Specification (OOS) investigations as needed + Maintain accurate and compliant quality records in accordance with regulatory requirements + Support and maintain Product Stability, Product Retention, and RO Water Quality Programs + Perform routine laboratory support activities, including inventory management and supply replenishment + Conduct laboratory instrument upkeep, including cleaning, calibration, and preventive maintenance + Perform advanced instrument troubleshooting and escalate issues as appropriate + Participate in audit preparation and maintain a state of audit readiness + Support special projects and Process Engineering analytical requirements + Work a rotating 12‑hour shift schedule (days or nights), every two weeks **Who We Are Seeking:** + Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related life science discipline **OR** + Associate’s degree **plus** 2+ years of professional experience in biology, chemistry, or a related life science field **Preferred Qualifications** + 1+ year of experience working in a cGMP Quality Control laboratory + Hands‑on experience with laboratory instrumentation such as HPLC, GC, UV/Vis, TOC, AA, and Karl Fischer (KF) + Knowledge of analytical chemistry, analytical microbiology, analytical biology, environmental monitoring, and plant hygiene processes + Proficiency with Minitab and Microsoft Office applications If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of:** **Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.