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Quality Control Lab Technician
Job Description
Responsible for ensuring the integrity, safety, and quality of products by performing laboratory testing and analysis according to established protocols and standards. Collaborates with production teams to uphold compliance with quality regulations and identify areas for improvement. Maintains accurate records and contributes to continuous quality assurance initiatives.
Core & Essential Functions:
- Conducts laboratory tests and analyses on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to verify compliance with established specifications and standards.
- Records and interprets test data accurately, documenting results in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.
- Prepares and maintains laboratory equipment, ensuring calibration, cleanliness, and proper functionality.
- Monitors production processes through routine sampling and testing to ensure adherence to quality standards and identify potential deviations.
- Investigates and reports non-conformance issues, collaborating with relevant teams to determine root causes and corrective actions.
- Assists in the creation, review, and updating of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and quality assurance documentation.
- Performs environmental monitoring of the lab and production areas, ensuring compliance with hygiene and safety protocols.
- Conducts quality audits and supports internal and external inspection activities.
- Communicates findings and quality concerns promptly to supervisors and relevant departments.
- Manages inventory of laboratory supplies, ensuring availability and proper storage of materials.
- All other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; technical degree is a plus.
• Previous experience working in a warehouse preferred.
• Ability to read specifications, schematics and manuals.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to effectively present information to other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Adherence to health and safety regulations (e.g. constant use of protective gear).
• Analytical skills and attention to detail. Teamwork and good communication skills.
• Able to receive and follow instructions and communicate with co-workers.
• Work effectively to meet or exceed productivity goals.
• Must work effectively with diverse types of people.
• Ability to work overtime and flexible schedule/shifts.
• Maintains a positive attitude and contributes to a positive work environment.
• Must be results-orientated and able to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with using Microsoft Office Suite applications and ERP systems.
Additional Qualifications:
- Exposure to the following chemistry tests: viscosity, percent solids, density, weight per gallon, tensometer (tensile elongation), and color matching (NIX System).
- Mechanical property testing is a plus.
- Familiarity with ASTM procedures
Experience Level
Entry Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Salisbury, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50000.00 - $60000.00/yr.
Benefits provided upon review of application
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Salisbury,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 30, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $50,000 - $60,000