Quality Control Tech I (Raw Materials)

Quality Control Technician I – Raw Materials

Build Your Career in Quality. Join a Team That Values You.

Are you detail-driven, scientifically curious, and looking to grow in a collaborative, quality-focused environment? As a Quality Control Technician I, you’ll gain hands-on laboratory experience while supporting the quality and safety of our products. We offer not only meaningful work, but also a culture that values teamwork, celebration, and work life balance.

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Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Fun popup events throughout the year
• Summer and holiday parties to celebrate our people
• Yearly bonus opportunities
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Supportive team environment with opportunities to learn and grow
• Realworld experience in a regulated, cGMP laboratory setting
• Crossfunctional exposure to Quality, R&D, and Customer Service teams
  
  

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What You’ll Do

Raw Material Inspection & Testing

• Assist in establishing and maintaining efficient workflows for raw material inspections.
• Monitor upcoming deliveries and verify incoming raw materials upon receipt.
• Confirm materials match purchase orders and supplier Certificates of Analysis (COAs).
• Compare raw materials against internal standards when applicable.
• Label, sample, and prepare materials for internal testing, retains, standards, and thirdparty laboratories.
• Coordinate external laboratory testing with the Quality Control Administrator.
• Perform physical testing such as appearance, odor, color, pH, viscosity, and specific gravity.
• Accurately document inspection results in CMS.
• Communicate inspection failures or concerns with relevant internal teams.
• Partner with Customer Service and R&D to help qualify new raw materials for successful manufacturing.
  
  

General Quality Control Responsibilities

• Calibrate shared laboratory equipment including pH meters, balances, UV/VIS spectrophotometers, and viscometers.
• Prepare reagents and solutions to support testing activities.
• Assist in creating and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure all work is documented and compliant with SOPs, cGMP, and cGDP requirements.
• Participate in laboratory investigations and customer complaint reviews.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Quality Control laboratory.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized lab environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned as part of a collaborative QC team.
  
  

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What We’re Looking For

• Knowledge of cGMP requirements or a strong desire to learn.
• Excellent organizational skills and sharp attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and adapt in a fastpaced environment.
• Basic computer skills and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Strong communication skills and a teamoriented mindset.
  
  

Education & ExperienceWe welcome candidates from a range of backgrounds:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific discipline with 0 to 1 years of laboratory or related experience
• Associate’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific discipline with 1 to 3 years of laboratory or related experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent with 1 to 5 years of laboratory or related experience
  
  

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Physical Requirements

• Ability to work fulltime, with flexibility for additional hours based on business needs.
• Ability to hear, speak, and see adequately (with or without reasonable accommodation).
• Manual dexterity and handeye coordination to operate laboratory and office equipment.
• Ability to stand, walk, reach, grasp, and use hands occasionally.
• Ability to lift and/or move objects up to 20 pounds.
• Vision requirements include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.