Quality Control Lab Tech

About the role

The Quality Control Lab Technician supports a fast-paced manufacturing environment by performing accurate and timely quality testing on raw materials, bulk batches, and finished products. This role ensures that all materials meet specifications, communicates clearly with production operators on test results and batch adjustments, and initiates investigations into non-conforming materials.

Responsibilities

• Perform timely and accurate chemical, physical, and visual testing on raw materials, bulk batches, and finished goods using standard test procedures.
• Determine appropriate raw material adjustment amounts for bulk batches to ensure products meet required specifications.
• Enter test results for raw materials, bulk batches, and finished goods into the ERP system (SAP) accurately and promptly.
• Timely usage decisions (accept or reject) for raw materials, bulk batches, and finished goods in SAP based on test results and specifications.
• Collect, label, and store retain samples of raw materials, bulk batches, and finished products as required for traceability and investigations.
• Take immediate action on internal non-conformances by creating notifications in SAP and performing initial investigations in collaboration with operators.
• Support customer complaint investigations by reviewing batch records, analyzing retain samples, and providing clear documentation of findings.
• Maintain critical laboratory equipment, instruments, and inventory of supplies to support continuous and uninterrupted quality control testing.
• Review the daily production schedule and ensure test equipment, reagents, and materials are prepared to efficiently test all scheduled batches.
• Provide clear documentation and visual quality control labels for materials and products that are acceptable, rejected, or on hold.
• Issue, complete, maintain, and process all relevant quality control paperwork and records in an organized and compliant manner.
• Participate in and support audits, including ISO and other quality system audits, by providing documentation and explaining lab processes.
• Contribute to root cause and corrective action activities by helping identify issues, analyzing data, and updating documentation as needed.
• Attend monthly meetings focused on quality, safety, housekeeping, and waste minimization, and actively contribute ideas for improvement.
• Communicate all critical issues and problems related to quality control test equipment, test delays, or potential quality risks promptly to management.
• Collaborate closely with production operators and other team members to ensure clear, proactive cross-communication and timely issue resolution.
• Help streamline the testing process by identifying opportunities to reduce duplication of effort and improve efficiency within the lab.
• Participate in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement activities, applying principles such as Six Sigma where appropriate.
• Handle production-related quality control tasks with urgency and accountability, recognizing the lab’s role as the gatekeeper of production quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry.
• Minimum of 1+ years of experience in a quality control, laboratory, manufacturing, or operations environment, ideally involving cross-functional communication.
• Experience performing chemical, physical, and visual testing in a lab setting using standard test procedures.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, specifically SAP, for entering test results and making usage decisions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate promptly, clearly, and proactively with operators, peers, and management.
• A high attention to detail and accuracy in testing, documentation, and data entry.
• Experience participating in audits, preferably within an ISO or similar quality management environment.
• Exposure to root cause analysis and corrective action processes, including updating documentation and records.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Teams, and Outlook for data handling, collaboration, and communication.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced lab environment while meeting production schedules.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, including adherence to EHS requirements, safe work practices, and proper use of personal protective equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or consumer products industries.
• Experience working in or around adhesives, chemicals, or similar industrial materials.
• Prior involvement in continuous improvement initiatives focused on process efficiency and waste reduction.
• Strong project and time management skills, with the ability to plan testing around production schedules.
• Comfort working as a key quality gatekeeper, making timely decisions that directly impact production flow.
• Motivated, growth-oriented mindset with a desire to take on increasing responsibility and potentially advance into higher-level technical or leadership roles over time.
• Flexibility and openness to learning new processes, equipment, and systems as the lab and facility evolve.
• Willingness to consider long-term growth opportunities, including potential relocation to another facility in the future.

Skills

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry.
• Minimum of 1+ years of experience in a quality control, laboratory, manufacturing, or operations environment, ideally involving cross-functional communication.
• Experience performing chemical, physical, and visual testing in a lab setting using standard test procedures.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, specifically SAP, for entering test results and making usage decisions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate promptly, clearly, and proactively with operators, peers, and management.
• A high attention to detail and accuracy in testing, documentation, and data entry.
• Experience participating in audits, preferably within an ISO or similar quality management environment.
• Exposure to root cause analysis and corrective action processes, including updating documentation and records.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Teams, and Outlook for data handling, collaboration, and communication.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced lab environment while meeting production schedules.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, including adherence to EHS requirements, safe work practices, and proper use of personal protective equipment.

Benefits

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)

Pay

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr.