What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Lab Tech-Contract to Hire position at Charlotte's Web?
Position Summary
Lab Tech will assist the QC department with routine tasks, with particular emphasis on the stability program and sample submission to third-party labs. The Lab Tech will be trained on day-to-day operations in the Quality Control lab. Part of the purpose of this position is to educate the employee and introduce them to quality principles and analytical chemistry in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Submit samples to third-party laboratories for testing
- Assist with the management of the stability program: Initiate stability studies, pull samples, submit samples to the required lab for testing, enter results into applicable reports and trackers, and write stability reports
- Assist with day-to-day operations in the QC lab: Preparing solutions (standards, mobile phases, diluents), hazardous waste management, cleaning the lab, and performing the daily checklist
- After mastering the above duties, the Lab Assistant will be trained to perform tests in the lab. This involves sample preparation, analysis (typically with HPLC or GC-MS), data work-up, and data review
- Assist the QA team with managing retains and data management
- Other tasks as assigned
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A.) in chemistry, microbiology, chemical engineering, or a related field preferred
- Experience in a laboratory or a regulated manufacturing environment is a plus
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Technology: Must be fluent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and able to type proficiently
- Time management: Be punctual, able to multitask, and able to prioritize tasks
- Communication: Be able to convey information in a professional manner in writing (emails, reports, investigations) and in person (meetings, discussions)
- Other soft skills: Detail oriented, enthusiastic, humble, takes initiative, driven, self-motivated, curious, and a problem solver
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to pick up and lift up objects, sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, and twist. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Recruiting for this position will end on 1/15/2026.