Quality Technician

Contract-to-hire position in Forest Park, GA. Onsite, 6 PM to 6 AM. Compensation: $22.00/hr.

Responsibilities

• Perform wet chemical analyses
• Prepare and standardize lab stock reagents as needed
• Order, receive, stock and maintain inventory of chemicals, reagents and consumable supplies
• Interpret MSDS information with respect to lab chemicals and finished products
• Identify tests to perform based on product testing matrices
• Record data in computer and/or logbooks and compose SPC charts for data analysis
• Use of SAP to retrieve product specifications and test limits
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment to include scales, pH meters, viscometers, and autotitrators
• Maintain housekeeping in the department as required
• Support project work as necessary
• Demonstrate the proper use of lab-ware including volumetric and non-volumetric, including menisci reading for graduated cylinder/burette/volumetric flasks
• Conduct Finish Case Inspections and other Quality checks on Packaging Lines
• Prepare and maintain Target/Reject bottles
• Support WCM processes including Early Management, Daily Operations and other Pillars

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline, or equivalent laboratory experience
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in a laboratory, quality control, manufacturing, or chemical testing environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of wet chemistry techniques, reagent preparation and standardization, laboratory safety practices, and chemical handling procedures
• Ability to interpret Safety Data Sheets (SDS/MSDS), follow testing protocols and product testing matrices, and comply with applicable safety and quality standards
• Experience operating, calibrating, maintaining, and troubleshooting laboratory equipment including pH meters, analytical balances, viscometers, autotitrators, and related instrumentation
• Proficiency with computer-based data entry, statistical process control (SPC) charting, laboratory documentation, and enterprise systems such as SAP
• Strong understanding of laboratory glassware and measurement techniques, including accurate use of volumetric and non-volumetric equipment and proper meniscus reading
• Experience managing laboratory inventory, ordering chemicals and supplies, and maintaining organized stock and storage areas
• Ability to perform quality inspections, packaging line quality checks, finish case inspections, and maintain product standards through target/reject sample management
• Experience in consumer products, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical manufacturing, or similar regulated industries
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), ISO quality systems, Lean Manufacturing, or World Class Manufacturing (WCM) methodologies
• Certification or training in laboratory safety, hazardous materials handling, statistical quality control, or quality assurance processes