Quality Control (QC) Lab Technician

About the role

Our client is seeking a motivated individual to work in their Branchburg, NJ location, supporting critical manufacturing through high-impact analytical testing. This 100% on-site position features a primary swing shift schedule (11:00 AM - 7:30 PM) in a fast-paced Quality Control environment, providing key data that directly drives production decisions.

Responsibilities

• Perform intensive, fast-turnaround analytical testing on specialty chemical samples to support local production operations.
• Utilize analytical techniques to evaluate solvent content, viscosity, specific gravity, water content, color, normality, and pH.
• Review test results against strict specifications, generating and maintaining accurate procedure and testing records.
• Calibrate analytical instruments and execute routine, minor maintenance to ensure optimal lab performance.
• Safely handle organic solvents and lift up to 50 lbs unassisted while maintaining full compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

Required:

• Associate's degree in Chemistry, Physics, or related scientific discipline with 2+ years of hands-on laboratory experience OR a Bachelor's degree in a related scientific field with laboratory experience.
• Ability to work 100% on-site in Branchburg, NJ, primarily on a swing shift schedule (11:00 AM - 7:30 PM).
• Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted and work around organic solvents and chemicals.
• Demonstrated ability to follow written SOPs, interpret routine technical data, and maintain high attention to detail.

Preferred:

• Prior experience in a QC or analytical chemistry lab setting.
• Familiarity with SAP or LIMS software systems.

Skills

• Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
• Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
• SOP Development
• Quality Control (QC)

Pay

$32 - 35 per hour

Schedule

Primary swing shift: 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM. 100% on-site in Branchburg, NJ.