What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry-Level QC Lab Technician – 2nd Shift (no lab/science degree exp required) position at The Fountain Group?
100% ONSITE IN WACO TX
PAY: $19-$20/hr
SHIFT: Monday–Friday 2:00 PM–10:00 PM
REQUIRED
- BS or AS in physcology or similar with an interest in science
- Real-world work experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment — restaurant, food service, retail, hospitality, customer service, manufacturing, production, or similar experience is strongly valued.
- Demonstrated ability to multitask, work with urgency, and quickly pivot between changing priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong reliability, work ethic, and willingness to learn in a structured, team-based environment.
- Genuine interest in hands-on laboratory and Quality Control work; previous laboratory experience is not required.
- Ability to follow detailed procedures and instructions consistently and accurately document work.
- Comfortable performing repetitive, detail-oriented tasks while maintaining quality in a high-volume environment.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; a science degree is NOT required. Candidates from nontraditional educational backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
- Must be able to work the fixed Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM–10:00 PM shift with no schedule flexibility.
- Must be available for approximately one week of first-shift training before transitioning to the regular second-shift schedule.
Previous wet chemistry, laboratory, GMP, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing experience is a plus — but not required.
Job Description:
We are seeking a motivated, dependable Entry-Level QC Lab Technician to join a fast-paced Quality Control laboratory environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in building a career in the pharmaceutical/scientific industry.
Previous laboratory experience is not required. We strongly value candidates who have demonstrated success in high-volume environments such as restaurants, retail, hospitality, customer service, manufacturing, or production. The ability to work with urgency, stay organized, follow procedures, and quickly adjust to changing priorities is more important than having an extensive scientific background.
What You'll Do
- Perform routine wet chemistry and Quality Control laboratory testing
- Conduct testing including pH, titrations, viscosity, osmolality, and NCH/wet chemistry testing
- Operate general laboratory instrumentation following established procedures
- Accurately document testing activities and results
- Follow written procedures, laboratory requirements, and applicable quality standards
- Manage multiple testing activities and changing priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
- Maintain strong attention to detail while completing repetitive and time-sensitive work
- Work collaboratively with laboratory and Quality team members
- Learn new laboratory techniques and instrumentation through hands-on training
- Support other laboratory activities as assigned
Salary : $19 - $20