Lab Technician

Quality Control Lab Technician

Location: Greenville, OH

Contract Duration: 9 months (with potential extension or direct hire)

Compensation: $25/hour (optional benefits available during contract)

Onboarding Requirements: Background check and drug screening

Work Hours Schedule

Training Period (First Month):

• Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.

Regular Schedule:

• After training, the work schedule alternates between two shifts:

Day Shift (6:00 AM – 6:30 PM):

• Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
• Week 2: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday

Night Shift (6:00 PM – 6:30 AM):

• Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
• Week 2: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday

This schedule includes a built-in 8 hours of overtime every two weeks. Employees will rotate between day and night shifts periodically.

Job Overview

The Quality Control (QC) Laboratory Technician is responsible for ensuring product quality through physical and chemical analyses of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products. This role supports the manufacturing process and requires flexibility to cover vacations, early-morning training, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Sample Analysis

• Perform routine analyses of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished goods using techniques such as:
• High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
• Gas Chromatography (GC)
• Particle size analysis, density measurement, viscometry, and other laboratory methods

Data Documentation

• Ensure timely and accurate documentation of all analytical data in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Report out-of-specification materials to the QC Lab Supervisor for further review

Inventory Management

• Maintain inventory of consumables such as HPLC columns, spare parts, reference standards, and control samples

Equipment Maintenance

• Perform routine troubleshooting and maintenance on laboratory equipment

Process Improvement

• Identify and implement improvements in laboratory procedures

Compliance

• Adhere to established quality, safety, and environmental standards

Required Qualifications

• Strong math skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Knowledge of analytical techniques and proper chemical handling (use, storage, and disposal)
• Flexibility to work rotating schedules, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s (BS) or Associate Degree (AS) in a science-related field
• Hands-on experience with HPLC and wet chemistry methods
• Experience in microbiological analysis
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment

Looking For Candidates With:

• Experience in GC, HPLC, pH measurement, SAP, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Background in the manufacturing industry (preferred)

HRU is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Rotating shift

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Greenville, OH 45331 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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