What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Lab Technician position at Westwood Laboratories?
Join Our QC Lab Team at Westwood Laboratories!
Location: Azusa, CA (On-site)
Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm (Flexible with earlier start to 6:00am)
Ready to join a growing company where the work matters and the people make it fun? Our Quality Control team is looking for a QC Lab Technician who’s sharp, curious, and ready for a challenge in the best way. If you love hands-on lab work, solving problems, and being part of a department that actually enjoys what they do, you’ll fit right in.
What You’ll Do
You’ll be one of the go-to people keeping our quality standards high and our products safe. Your day-to-day will include things like:
- Testing raw materials, in-process batches, bulks, and finished goods
- Running routine analytical tests (pH, viscosity, specific gravity, and all the fun stuff only QC folks understand)
- Keeping accurate records and supporting timely product release
- Partnering closely with Production, R&D, Micro, and QA
- Helping with stability pulls, line checks, retains, equipment calibrations, and everyday lab operations
- Supporting investigations, OOS work, and continuous improvements
- Being part of a team that moves fast, works smart, and supports each other
What You Bring
- An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related field (preferred)
- 2 years of QC lab experience in cosmetics, personal care, OTC, or pharma
- Solid understanding of GMP/GLP practices and documentation standards
- Experience with common QC instrumentation
- Strong organization, communication, and follow-through
- A positive attitude, curiosity, and the ability to work well across teams
What You Can Expect
- A growing company with a long legacy (we’ve been around since 1948!)
- A busy, supportive, and genuinely fun QC team
- Real opportunities to learn, contribute, and grow
- A department that works hard, laughs often, and takes pride in doing things the right way
If you want a role where you’re challenged, appreciated, and part of a team that’s building something great, we’d love to meet you.
Apply today and come help us raise the bar at Westwood Labs!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $29.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States, and will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment authorization?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $29