Laboratory Quality Technician

Title: Laboratory Quality Technician

Location: Leonia, NJ

Company: Fortune 100 Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Initial term: 6 months (position expected to run longer)

Schedule: Monday‑Friday; 1st shift

Under the direction of the Supervisor Quality Lab Services, Manager Quality Lab Services the Laboratory Technician Quality Services is responsible for performing routine laboratory support functions, cleaning of glassware, and general housekeeping. Non‑routine duties are performed in a learning capacity under direct supervision. Responsibilities are focused on less complex testing and support functions.

• Perform qualitative analysis of samples.
• Conduct routine and laboratory support functions, such as collecting samples, preparation of media, reagents and standard solutions, stocking and distributing supplies and equipment and collecting, washing and storing glassware. As required, maintain related notes and records.
• Record data, perform calculations, analyze, report, and authorize results. Perform peer review of data and provide critical analysis of laboratory systems. Keep management apprised of progress.
• Prioritize workload and meet scheduled timelines.
• Inform Supervisor of equipment and supply needs required to avoid delays in testing.
• Report results of assignments and maintain and perform related record‑keeping in compliance with approved regulatory policies and standards to meet quality and accuracy requirements.
• Follow and comply with all appropriate SOPs, QPs, GMPs and safety and health requirements as applicable.
• Demonstrate good housekeeping practices to minimize analytical mix‑ups, potential laboratory contamination and safety hazards. Understand and handle hazardous materials and waste using proper and safe techniques.
• Assist higher‑level technical and scientific personnel as needed to learn more advanced techniques, equipment, instrumentation and procedures specific to the Quality Control Department.
• Display ability in interpreting and evaluating atypical/OOS results and immediately report them to Supervisor.
• Show versatility and work as part of a team when required.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Exhibit a positive attitude regarding work and responsibilities.
• Maintain collaboration within teams.
• Focus on details.
• Maintain effectiveness during major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjust effectively to new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures.

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or other closely related discipline preferred.
• 0 to 1 year of laboratory experience.
• Ability to learn analytical skills.
• Good time‑management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to meet tight deadlines and work overtime if required.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and possess good verbal communication skills.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to organize generated data, evaluate and interpret results when compared to specifications.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk and hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand.
• The employee may be required to sit for periods of time, reach with hands and arms.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Use of a standard computer keyboard for data entry.
• Work environment may be exposed to powders, chemicals and allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, milk, dairy, eggs, wheat, gluten, soy, fish, shellfish).
• $26.00 per hour + overtime
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance