Lab Technician

Job Title:

Quality Control Laboratory Technician (3rd Shift)

Job Description

The Quality Control Laboratory Technician supports testing, inspection, and quality assurance activities in an advanced chemical manufacturing environment. In this role, you evaluate raw materials, in-process production samples, and finished products to verify compliance with established quality standards. You generate accurate laboratory data, operate analytical instruments, support investigations, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality and process reliability.

Responsibilities

+ Perform laboratory testing and quality inspections on raw materials, in-process production samples, and finished products to ensure they meet defined specifications.

+ Conduct analytical testing such as viscosity, solids content, density, moisture, conductivity, particle size, and other material performance evaluations.

+ Operate analytical instrumentation, including Gas Chromatography (GC), High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), ICP-OES or ICP-MS, UV-Visible spectroscopy, particle size analyzers, rheometers, viscometers, moisture analyzers, and conductivity and pH meters.

+ Collect, label, and prepare samples in accordance with established testing procedures, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and quality requirements.

+ Record test data accurately, analyze results, and clearly communicate findings to production, engineering, and quality teams.

+ Verify compliance with product specifications, identify non-conforming materials or processes, and escalate issues appropriately.

+ Perform routine calibration, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment to ensure reliable and consistent performance.

+ Support root cause investigations and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) related to quality deviations, customer complaints, or process nonconformities.

+ Contribute to process improvement initiatives focused on enhancing product quality, reducing variability, and improving laboratory efficiency.

+ Maintain complete and accurate laboratory documentation, test records, and logs in alignment with quality system requirements and audit expectations.

+ Follow and help improve laboratory SOPs, quality procedures, and safe laboratory practices.

+ Promote and maintain a safe, organized, and audit-ready laboratory environment, including proper handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals.

+ Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to support troubleshooting, scale-up activities, and continuous improvement projects.

Essential Skills

+ Associate degree or higher in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Technology, Laboratory Science, or a related technical discipline.

+ 2+ years of experience in a laboratory, quality control, materials testing, chemical processing, or manufacturing environment.

+ Hands-on experience operating laboratory instrumentation such as GC, HPLC, ICP-OES or ICP-MS, UV-Visible spectroscopy, particle size analyzers, rheometers, viscometers, moisture analyzers, and conductivity and pH meters.

+ Proven ability to interpret analytical test results and assess conformance to specifications.

+ Strong attention to detail with a focus on accurate technical documentation and data integrity.

+ Solid data analysis skills, including the ability to evaluate trends and identify anomalies in test results.

+ Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while effectively collaborating with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams.

+ Knowledge of SOPs, quality systems, and safe laboratory practices.

+ Experience performing wet chemistry and chemical analysis in a production or quality control setting.

+ Ability to work 3rd shift (8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.) on a rotating 3-on/4-off, 4-on/3-off schedule.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in chemical manufacturing, battery materials, conductive slurries, specialty chemicals, coatings, adhesives, polymers, or advanced materials.

+ Experience in material characterization, including purity analysis, contaminant testing, and solvent analysis.

+ Exposure to root cause analysis, CAPA programs, supplier quality, and process improvement initiatives.

+ Familiarity with ISO 9001, IATF, or other regulated quality management systems.

+ Experience working in environments such as battery, chemical, coatings, specialty materials, semiconductor, or industrial manufacturing.

+ Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to support process troubleshooting in a production setting.

+ Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to clearly document and share laboratory findings.

+ Motivation to grow with a rapidly expanding organization and take on increasing responsibility over time.

Work Environment

You will work in a controlled laboratory environment within a chemical manufacturing facility. The role involves regular use of analytical instruments such as GC, HPLC, ICP-OES or ICP-MS, UV-Visible spectrometers, particle size analyzers,…