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Lab Technician

Staffmark Group
Chattanooga, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/7/2026
Lab Technician- Direct Hire

Location : Chattanooga, TN
Shift 8am-4:30pm
Pay: 28.66 per hour

Join a stable, long-standing manufacturing company as a Lab Technician. This role supports quality assurance, laboratory testing, production operations, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure products meet customer and company quality standards. Education Requirements
  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Munsell Color Testing ability preferred
  • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Excel
Experience Requirements
  • 3-5 years of manufacturing experience required
  • Minimum 2 years of Quality Inspection experience
  • Minimum 2 years of Lab Technician experience
  • Strong understanding of quality systems and manufacturing processes
  • Leadership skills with a detail-oriented and quality-focused mindset
  • Experience supporting process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives
Physical Capabilities
  • Ability to stand and walk for 8-10 hour shifts
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly
  • Ability to work in a manufacturing and laboratory environment
  • Steel-toe footwear required
  • Must wear black or dark gray work pants and follow facility dress code standards
  • Overtime availability required as needed
Job Duties
  • Perform quality inspections and laboratory testing on parts and materials
  • Support production teams with visual quality assessments and defect evaluations
  • Assist Engineering and Quality departments with product trials and testing activities
  • Analyze test results and document findings accurately
  • Help maintain customer satisfaction by ensuring consistent product quality
  • Participate in Continuous Improvement programs, process enhancements, and quality initiatives
  • Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to resolve quality concerns and improve manufacturing performance

Benefits vary by client and are confirmed at the time of offer. Examples may include:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off (PTO)
About Us

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.

Staffmark is an equal opportunity employer. Allapplicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Staffmark offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Staffmark is an E-Verify employer. See our Privacy Notice for Candidates and Employees/Contractors at https://smgroupna.com/privacy-notice-for-candidates-and-employees-contractors. By applying, you consent to receive AI-generated and non-AI-generated calls, texts, or emails from Staffmark Group, its affiliates, and partners. Frequency varies and message/data rates may apply. Reply STOP to cancel or HELP for help.


Staffmark Group is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact us. Pro Staff is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.

All employees are directed to familiarize themselves with this policy and to act in accordance with it. All decisions with respect to employment matters and other phases of employer-temporary employee relationships will be in keeping with this policy and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

 

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