Quality Control Scientist

Healthcare & Life Sciences

$ 21 / Hour
location_onCharles City, Iowa
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Quality Control Scientist

Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences is hiring for Zoetis, a global animal health company known for developing and manufacturing medicines, vaccines, and diagnostic products for animals in Charles City, IA.

Position Details

Location: Charles City, IA
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
Pay: $21.00/hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 6:00 AM–2:30 PM
Worksite: 2000 Rockford Road, Charles City, IA

Position Overview

The Quality Control Scientist will support laboratory testing and quality control activities within a regulated manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for testing manufacturing samples, maintaining laboratory readiness, completing cGMP documentation, and ensuring testing is performed accurately and in accordance with established quality and safety standards.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a laboratory environment, following aseptic practices and established procedures, and performing routine laboratory tasks with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform routine testing of manufacturing samples using applicable laboratory assays while following good aseptic practices.

  • Maintain testing schedules and ensure adequate supplies of reagents and laboratory materials.

  • Prepare media and reagents according to established procedures.

  • Perform pipetting and other routine laboratory techniques accurately.

  • Conduct media fill inspections and equipment monitoring activities.

  • Complete laboratory documentation in accordance with cGMP requirements and data-integrity expectations.

  • Clean, maintain, and monitor laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and facility areas.

  • Follow all applicable Zoetis Quality Standards, Policies, and Procedures.

  • Support laboratory investigations with appropriate documentation and information.

  • Provide limited support for laboratory projects and process-related activities.

  • Utilize QC software and systems required for routine laboratory operations.

  • Work with MODA EM, zLIMS, and SAP systems as part of laboratory and quality-control activities.

  • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized laboratory environment.

  • Follow all applicable laboratory safety practices and procedures.

  • Collaborate with laboratory and manufacturing teams to support timely and compliant testing.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable working within a regulated laboratory environment. Strong candidates will have hands-on laboratory experience, understand the importance of accurate documentation and aseptic technique, and be able to consistently follow established procedures.

Experience with cGMP environments, pipetting, media/reagent preparation, laboratory information systems, or QC testing is highly beneficial.

Why Work for Adecco?

  • $21.00/hour

  • Weekly pay

  • 401(k) options

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits

  • Paid sick leave where applicable

  • Free skills training and professional development resources

  • Dedicated Adecco recruiter support

If you have laboratory experience and are looking to build your career in a quality-focused, regulated manufacturing environment, this is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience with a leading animal health organization.



Pay Details: $21.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance


Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.



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