Quality Control Scientist

Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences is hiring for Zoetis, a global animal health company known for developing innovative 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
Employment Type: Contract
Actual Job Title: Quality Control Scientist

Position Overview

The Quality Control Scientist will support quality control testing and product release activities within a regulated manufacturing environment.

This position is intentionally structured to rotate between bacteriology/immunology QC laboratory work during the first half and clinical/animal-side responsibilities during the second half, providing exposure to end-to-end product release operations.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, comfortable working in a regulated environment, and able to follow established laboratory procedures, quality standards, and safety practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Test manufacturing samples using applicable assays while following good aseptic practices.

• Maintain testing schedules and ensure adequate reagent and laboratory supply levels.

• Prepare media and reagents according to established procedures.

• Perform pipetting and other routine laboratory techniques.

• Conduct media fill inspections and equipment monitoring.

• Complete laboratory documentation in accordance with cGMP guidelines.

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

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

• Provide support for laboratory investigations (LIR) and assigned projects.

• Utilize QC software packages required for routine laboratory activities.

• Work with MODA EM, zLIMS, and SAP systems.

• Support the transition between laboratory QC activities and clinical/animal-side responsibilities.

• Follow all applicable laboratory and workplace safety practices.

• Collaborate with QC, manufacturing, and other teams to support compliant and timely product release.

Education & Experience

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a science-related field preferred.

• Previous laboratory experience preferred.

• Experience with aseptic technique, pipetting, media preparation, or QC testing is a plus.

• Familiarity with cGMP documentation and regulated laboratory environments is beneficial.

Important Onboarding Requirements

As part of the contractor onboarding process, candidates will be required to complete:

• Enhanced Background Check

• Pulmonary Fit Test

Please plan accordingly when considering the onboarding and start process.

Why Work for Adecco?

• $21.00/hour

• Weekly pay

• 401(k) options

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits

• Free skills training and professional development resources

• Dedicated Adecco recruiter support

This is a great opportunity for a science graduate or laboratory professional looking to gain hands-on experience across QC laboratory operations, bacteriology/immunology, and animal-health product release activities with a leading global animal health organization.

Pay Details: $20.00 to $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.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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