Job Description
Quality Control Lab Technician (2nd shift)
Setting/Hours: 100% In-Office | Mon-Fri 2: 30pm-10: 30pm (candidate will likely train on 1st shift for the first few weeks - shift diff will not apply during this time frame)
Join trak group in partnering with a growing client in Cincinnati, Ohio thats expanding its Manufacturing team.
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Lab Technician to support quality testing of production batches, finished products, stability samples, and validation samples within an FDA/GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
This position performs both routine laboratory testing and instrumental analysis to ensure products meet established specifications before release. The ideal candidate has a strong chemistry background, hands-on laboratory experience, and familiarity with analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, GC, and TOC.
Key Responsibilities
Test production batches according to formulas, specifications, and established SOPs.
Determine and communicate required batch adjustments and accurately document results.
Test finished products, stability samples, and validation samples using approved methods.
Perform instrumental analysis using HPLC, GC, and TOC equipment as needed.
Complete documentation required for batch approval and product release.
Review and evaluate laboratory data for trends or potential quality concerns.
Develop and update SOPs and microbiological testing methods.
Test and approve tankers for loading and unloading.
Investigate customer complaints and test returned products as required.
Retest returned goods and provide results supporting release or rejection decisions.
Maintain retained samples and properly store laboratory samples.
Support environmental monitoring by collecting and testing samples for chemical and microbiological evaluation.
Maintain laboratory cleanliness, organization, and appropriate inventory of testing materials.
Prepare and maintain laboratory forms, charts, logs, graphs, and other quality records.
Support compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
Communicate testing requirements, results, and outstanding issues between shifts.
Participate in special analytical projects, validations, and other quality initiatives.
Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry or a closely related scientific discipline.
Knowledge of basic laboratory equipment, including:
pH meters
Viscometers
Thermometers
Pipettes
Burettes
Other standard laboratory glassware and equipment
Understanding of laboratory sampling and testing procedures.
Knowledge of cGMP requirements and practices.
Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
Excellent attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
Strong organizational and prioritization abilities.
Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned testing.
Hands-on experience with HPLC, GC, and/or TOC instrumentation.
Previous Quality Control laboratory experience in an FDA-regulated, GMP, chemical, pharmaceutical, personal care, or related manufacturing environment.
Experience testing raw materials, production batches, or finished products.
Exposure to environmental monitoring or microbiological testing.
Knowledge of chemical raw materials.
Experience with stability testing, method validation, or analytical projects.
Ability to stand and walk for approximately 80% of the workday.
Ability to climb ladders on a daily basis.
Ability to bend and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and interruptions in an active laboratory and production environment.
The strongest candidate will combine a chemistry or laboratory background with hands-on QC testing experience. They should be comfortable working directly with production, following tightly controlled SOPs, documenting results accurately, and making timely quality decisions.
Experience with HPLC, GC, or TOC will be particularly valuable, along with familiarity with FDA/cGMP manufacturing requirements. This role requires someone who is analytical, organized, detail-focused, and comfortable working independently while supporting a fast-moving production operation.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and want to make an impact, partner with trak group to explore this opportunity.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Cincinnati, OH |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1972 |
| Website | http://www.trakcincy.com/ |
About Company
trak group, established in 1972, is proud of its impeccable reputation as a professional recruiting and staffing firm. trak has demonstrated an unmatched level of expertise and success in the industry, and takes great pride in its A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
trak has been awarded “Best Places to Work” by the Business Courier three consecutive years; following the third and final nomination, trak was respectfully awarded with “The Best of the Best”. We continue to hold the Consumers’ Choice Award for Business Excellence and the “SPECTRUM Award” for Service Excellence from City Beat News indicating a 5-star customer service rating. Six of our employees have been inducted into the prestigious “International Hall of Fame” and four carry national certifications lending to their dedication and passion for our industry.
Specializing in direct hire, alternative hire and contract opportunities, trak is currently partnering with over 300 client companies in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Area. Because we are proud of our process, we take time to source, screen and evaluate each candidate. Our placement fields include office support, customer service, accounting and finance, operations, management, human resources, sales and marketing, engineering and supply chain management.
Skills
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- Biotech and Pharmaceuticalunmatched
- Chemistryunmatched
- Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP)unmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- Environmental Monitoringunmatched
- FDA (Food and Drug Administration)unmatched
- GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)unmatched
- High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)unmatched
- Instrumentationunmatched
- Laboratoryunmatched
- Laboratory Managementunmatched
- Laboratory Testingunmatched
- Loading/Unloadingunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Manufacturing Requirementsunmatched
- Manufacturing/Production Testingunmatched
- Materials Testingunmatched
- Mathematicsunmatched
- Microbiologyunmatched
- Multitaskingunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Personal Careunmatched
- Product Testingunmatched
- Production Systemsunmatched
- Quality Assuranceunmatched
- Quality Assurance Methodologyunmatched
- Quality Controlunmatched
- Specimen Collectionunmatched
- Specimens/Samplesunmatched
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
- Test Requirementsunmatched
- Testingunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
- Trend Analysisunmatched
- Validation Testingunmatched
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