Quality Lab Technician
Listed on 2026-09-09
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, Production QC/QA
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Quality Technician Job Description
The Quality Technician performs a wide range of laboratory analyses, inspections, and tests on raw materials, packaging materials, samples, and finished products to ensure they meet internal quality standards, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements. This role focuses on both qualitative and quantitative assays, supports the maintenance and certification of test instruments, and contributes to continuous improvement by investigating non-conformances and preparing quality reports.
The position sits within a technician support career stream, providing technical support to production and operations while working with moderate autonomy and collaborating closely with internal teams.
Perform analyses, inspections, and tests on raw materials, packaging materials, in-process samples, and finished products to verify conformance to quality standards, customer requirements, regulatory expectations, and defined tolerance specifications for chemical and physical properties.
Conduct a variety of qualitative tests and qualitative assays on samples to support product release, process monitoring, and validation activities.
Perform quantitative assays on samples and finished products, ensuring accurate measurement, documentation, and interpretation of results.
Aid in the maintenance, calibration, and certification of test instruments and laboratory apparatus to ensure they remain compliant and reliable for routine testing.
Carry out required inspections, checks, analyses, and documentation of laboratory studies in accordance with established procedures and good documentation practices.
Prepare, monitor, and analyze quality statistics and reports to identify trends, support decision‑making, and communicate quality performance.
Review production records and documentation to confirm adherence to procedures, specifications, and quality system requirements.
Conduct non‑conformance tests on manufactured, packaged, or tested products to determine the nature and extent of deviations from established standards.
Apply problem‑solving tools and methodologies to investigate and determine root causes of non‑conformances, and propose corrective and preventive actions for supervisor review.
Use schematics, diagrams, written procedures, and verbal instructions to perform testing and troubleshooting on electronic or mechanical components, equipment, or systems as needed.
Gather, maintain, format, compile, and manipulate technical data using established formulas and procedures, and perform detailed mathematical calculations to support test results and reports.
Run minor projects, including planning and performing tests, interpreting data, and developing clear, concise reports for internal stakeholders.
Work under limited supervision as a seasoned individual contributor, exercising sound judgment on non‑routine technical tasks and escalating issues appropriately.
Communicate with internal contacts to obtain and provide technical information on matters of moderate importance to the job area.
Provide guidance, coaching, and training to other employees within the job area, supporting skill development and consistent application of quality procedures.
Work comfortably with sheep and human blood samples, following all applicable safety and handling procedures.
Use pipettes and other laboratory equipment accurately and consistently to perform assays and sample preparation.
Support continuous improvement initiatives by suggesting and/or making improvements to optimize work processes within the laboratory and related operations.
Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in biology, chemistry, microbiology, or a related scientific field, or an associate degree combined with approximately 3–5 years of relevant technical experience.
At least 3 years of relevant technical experience in a laboratory, quality, or analytical testing environment, including practical work and/or applicable training, education, or certification.
Strong knowledge of quality control principles, including performing assays, analytical testing, qualitative tests, and testing of quantitative assays.
Experience…
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