Job Title: Quality Lab Technician

Job Description

Perform lab testing on batch samples to ensure product conformance and specifications. Work with production personnel to make any batch adjustments if anything is off or not in spec. Perform tests such as pH, percent solids, manual titrations, viscosity testing, and other performance-based testing. Review Certificates of Analysis (COAs) of incoming raw materials and perform testing to confirm they are the correct products. Generate all necessary quality documentation for all laboratory and quality control testing, batch adjustments, and all necessary quality information that needs to be tracked for auditing purposes. Work with other internal personnel and auditors (when needed) to ensure quality is maintained, customer orders are correctly made, and any technical changes from R&D are adhered to. Ensure compliance with regulations such as FDA, EPA, OSHA, customer requirements, etc., and maintain all necessary information.

Responsibilities

• Perform lab testing on batch samples to ensure product conformance and specifications.
• Work with production personnel to adjust batches if needed.
• Conduct tests such as pH, percent solids, manual titrations, viscosity testing, and other performance-based testing.
• Review COAs of incoming raw materials and confirm their correctness through testing.
• Generate quality documentation for laboratory and quality control testing, batch adjustments, and auditing purposes.
• Collaborate with internal personnel and auditors to maintain quality and adhere to technical changes from R&D.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, EPA, OSHA, and customer requirements, maintaining necessary information.

Essential Skills

• Baseline testing experience in pH, percent solids, manual titrations, and viscosity testing.
• Ability to determine if products are within specifications and make necessary batch corrections.
• Proficiency in quality control and quality assurance processes.
• Experience in generating quality documentation.
• Strong collaboration skills with internal personnel and auditors.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or related field.
• Experience in chemical testing.
• Knowledge of quality control and quality assurance standards.

Work Environment

The position involves working in the lab and office area within the lab about 90% of the day. Approximately 10% of the time will be spent working with other internal personnel such as production, R&D, etc., to address process issues, audits, formula changes, or batch adjustments. Initial training will occur on the 1st shift (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) for the first month or two. Post-training, the schedule will shift to 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with potential variability where the person might start at 10:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. and/or work until 9:30 p.m. or 10:30 p.m. depending on workload and company needs. Typical hours are 40 to 45 per week, with additional overtime communicated in advance based on workload requirements.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45760.00 - $54080.00

5% 401k match
Health and Dental Coverage - $159 per year for over $10,000 work of coverage (fully covered health for single or family coverage)
Annual Performance Reviews and Pay Raises

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Burlington,WI.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 31, 2024.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $45,760 - $54,080