Quality Lab Tech
McDonough, Georgia•Full-time
$16+ hourly
$16+ hourly
About the Job
Quality Lab Technician
Position Summary:
The Quality Lab Technician is responsible for performing laboratory testing, quality inspections, and data collection to ensure raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods meet company and customer specifications. This position supports production by identifying quality concerns, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. Typical responsibilities include testing product characteristics, calibrating laboratory equipment, recording results, and assisting with investigations and corrective actions.
The Quality Lab Technician is responsible for performing laboratory testing, quality inspections, and data collection to ensure raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods meet company and customer specifications. This position supports production by identifying quality concerns, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. Typical responsibilities include testing product characteristics, calibrating laboratory equipment, recording results, and assisting with investigations and corrective actions.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Perform quality inspections and laboratory testing on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.
- Conduct testing such as dimensional measurements, viscosity, pH, color, density, or other required quality evaluations.
- Collect, analyze, and accurately record test results using company procedures and laboratory systems.
- Verify products meet established specifications and notify production of any non-conforming materials.
- Assist with root cause investigations and corrective actions for quality issues.
- Maintain calibration, cleanliness, and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment.
- Generate Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and maintain quality documentation.
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and company quality standards.
- Participate in internal audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.
- Communicate quality concerns effectively with production, engineering, and management teams.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required; Associate's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Laboratory Science, or a related field preferred.
- Previous quality control or laboratory experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Knowledge of laboratory testing methods and quality control procedures.
- Experience using measuring instruments and laboratory equipment.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and data entry.
- Ability to interpret specifications, work instructions, and technical documents.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Frequently lift up to 35 pounds.
- Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and perform repetitive tasks.
- Comfortable working in both laboratory and manufacturing environments while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
This version is ATS-friendly and aligns with common manufacturing Quality Lab Technician responsibilities.
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