Quality Technician

Lifestyle Brands (the LSB) is a growing house of like-minded brands under the SC Johnson umbrella including Method, Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day, Babyganics and Ecover. Headquartered in San Francisco with additional operations in Chicago and throughout Europe, the LSB is home to 650 employees. Together we act as a force for bold, transformative growth with a focus on delivering positive impact for people and the planet.

If you’re into pioneering the future and doing good while doing business, come join us.

The LSB is part of SC Johnson, a family-owned company and leading manufacturer of household cleaning, home storage, air care, pest control and shoe care products, as well as professional products. Originally founded in 1886 and headquartered in Wisconsin, U.S.A., SC Johnson and the Lifestyle Brands division are at work for a better world.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Quality Technician – 2nd Shift is a key contributor to ensuring that all products manufactured at the South Side Soap Box facility meet SC Johnson’s rigorous safety, quality, and compliance standards. This hands-on role performs routine laboratory testing, supports real-time production decisions, and maintains an organized, audit-ready environment aligned with ISO 22716 and GMP principles. The technician collaborates closely with production teams, quality leadership, and cross-functional partners to troubleshoot issues, support quality investigations, and uphold consistent product excellence across all shifts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure compliance with GMP ISO 22716 principles, internal quality standards and adherence to procedures.

Review incoming COAs and verify that documentation aligns correctly with product specifications, part numbers and PO requirements.

Communicate quality concerns, test failures or specifications deviations to the Quality Manager in a timely manner.

Support troubleshooting activities by gathering samples, evidence and clear documentation.

Assist in preparing quality reports, trend summaries and metric KPI updates for shift huddles or weekly quality meetings.

Partipcate in supplier- related quality checks by evaluating incoming materials.

Perform microbiological
-related tasks, including sampling handling, coordination of testing, and maintaining aseptic techniques to prevent contamination.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING:

Bachelor’s degree in physical science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific discipline (or equivalent experience)2-3 years of quality or laboratory experience in a manufacturing, consumer goods, or similar regulated environment.

Hands – on experience or working knowledge of microbiological testing, including the ability to work in an aseptic or controlled laboratory environment.

Strong problem-solving skills abilities with the capability to troubleshoot issues in real time. Fast paced production, Strong computer skills, effective communication skills.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND

SKILLS:

Prior experience in home care, personal care, chemical or consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturing environments.

Working knowledge of ISO 22716, GMP or other principles or other regulated quality systems.

ASQ certification (e.g., CQIA) or equivalent quality related certification or formal training preferred.

Exposure to auditing activities, internal audits, supplier audits, or certification such as BSI.Hands-on experience working with SAP, Red Zone, Smartsheet, or similar production. Quality software.

Background supporting NCR investigation CAPA activities, or supplier quality evaluations.

Ability to analyze quality data, interpret specifications and COAs, and collaborate across shifts.

Strong data analysis capability with experience trending quality results or preparing reports.

Proven ability to work collaboratively across multiple shifts in high volume production environments.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Full time, 2nd shift position based at South Side Soap Box Chicago Facility.

Typical work schedule aligns with production needs, overtime, may be required based on business demand.