Quality Lab Tech

Pay Rate Low: 20 | Pay Rate High: 23

The Quality Lab Technician ensures product quality meets or exceeds customer expectations and regulatory standards. This role manages in-process and finished product testing, including pH, viscosity, color, odor, and appearance, and supports manufacturing compliance.

Location: Roanoke, VA

Shifts: 2nd Shift (3:00 PM – 11:00 PM) or 3rd Shift (11:00 PM – 7:30 AM)

Pay: $20-$23/hour plus shift differential ($0.75–$1)

Career Path: Opportunity to advance to Analytical Chemist

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and test bulk and finished product samples
• Prepare percent solution formulas for color batches
• Issue NCMRs for non-conforming or expired materials
• Generate Certificates of Analysis (C of A) for bulk shipments
• Maintain lab standards, samples, and documentation
• Enforce cGMPs and company policies
• Recertify annually as “Certified Nose” and “Certified Color Vision”
• Support manufacturing teams and perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree: no experience required
• Associate degree: 1 year lab experience in QA/QC
• High School/GED: 3–5 years lab experience in QA/QC
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, AS400, RF scanner, and lab equipment
• Team-oriented, safety-conscious, and flexible with schedule
  
  

Why Join

• Competitive pay shift differential
• Hands-on experience with cosmetic and personal care product testing
• Pathway to Analytical Chemist role
• Collaborative, fast-paced lab and manufacturing environment
  
  

This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you

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