Quality Control Lab Technician

Quality Control Lab Technician

Are you a science-driven professional with a sharp analytical mind and a passion for precision? Do you thrive in a hands-on lab setting where your expertise directly safeguards product purity and potency? Are you ready for reliable, full-time, on-site work in a collaborative environment with clear pathways for growth? Join The Synergy Company as a Quality Control Lab Technician in breathtaking Moab, Utah. This pivotal role powers our commitment to excellence, performing in-house laboratory testing on raw materials and finished supplements to ensure every batch meets and exceeds our high standards.

Discover the Difference We Make:

We share an enduring commitment to nourish and enhance your life experience by cultivating the innate potential within each of us and nurturing the health and well-being of our people, place, and planet. Founded in 1992, all our products are manufactured in our award-winning, certified organic facility in Moab, Utah. Because we make everything ourselves, we have a very personal, hands-on approach to everything we do. As a privately owned company and B-Corp, we take full control of our ingredients and our manufacturing, giving us the independence to commit to and guarantee the highest possible quality standards and put purpose on par with profits. 

How you’ll thrive with us: 

We are on a mission to create the best, most effective health supplements possible. Surrounded by the red rock canyons and breathtaking La Sal Mountains in Moab, Utah, our production facilities are home not just to jobs but to meaningful career paths for our employees. The source of our Synergy is our amazing team of innovative and collaborative people who enjoy being part of a passionate and supportive team that shares our vision for wellness. 

Pay and Benefits:

We believe that everyone deserves to be well - in body, mind, and spirit, and we highly prioritize the well-being of our employees. Our Quality Control Laboratory Technician can expect to earn $27.54 to 35.70 per hour, depending on qualifications. 

 This position is also eligible to enjoy our full suite of benefits, including: 

• Employer-paid medical and dental insurance, and other insurance options, including vision, life, disability, and supplemental options. 
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options (HSA and FSA) 
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) that starts accruing on your first day
• Paid Wellness Time Off (WTO) to support your wellness needs
• Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) 
• Paid Holidays 
• The Synergy Company is a family-friendly business. We are proud to now offer generously subsidized on-site childcare for any employee who may need it. 
• A 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Flexible work schedule and work-from-home opportunities
• A positive, team-oriented culture
• Monthly stipend to enjoy our products

 General working hours are Monday – Thursday, 6:30 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., with one alternating day of early release per week. 

**Overtime hours are available. 

The Vital Role You’ll Have:

 As a Quality Control Laboratory Technician on our team, you will serve as the gatekeeper of quality, conducting advanced in-house testing and driving compliance across our supplement link. You will have the following Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Perform microscopy, FT-IR, titration, and microbiology testing on raw and finished materials 
• Validate and develop in-house laboratory methods 
• Analyze data trends and report results to Quality Management and senior leadership 
• Prepare samples for external lab shipment and manage third-party lab relationships 
• Lead investigations into out-of-specification results and present solutions 
• Evaluate chemical and pesticide risks; review all test results for regulatory and internal compliance 
• Identify non-conformances and chair the Material Review Board to determine product disposition
• Maintain lab cleanliness, equipment calibration, and an updated approved lab list
• Crosstrain with Quality Control technicians and support continuous improvement initiatives. 

What You Need:

Our ideal candidate will be reliable in their attendance and performance, bring a positive attitude to work each day, and demonstrate good communication in collaborative team environments. You combine technical lab proficiency with meticulous organization and a proactive mindset. Minimum requirements:

• High school diploma or GED; higher education in a scientific field preferred
• 1 year of laboratory experience (or equivalent education related work)
• Familiarity with basic lab equipment, chemical concepts, and quality systems
• Intermediate math, data analysis, and Microsoft Office proficiency
• Excellent written/verbal communication, conflict management, and multitasking skills
• Obsessive attention to detail and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. repeatedly (75 lbs. occasionally), stand for extended periods, and work on hard surfaces
•  Experience with FT-IR, botanicals, dietary ingredients, or method validation preferred. 

 Previous food safety/quality experience is preferred but is not required. Training will be provided. 

APPLY TODAY: 

• If you’re energized by lab science, driven by quality, and inspired by a mission-driven team, apply today! Our mobile-friendly application takes minutes. Don’t miss your chance to join a growing, values-led company where your precision in the lab protects the purity our customers trust.