Quality Lab Technician

Job Description:

Now hiring for a Quality Lab Technician

Location: Florence, KY

Pay Rate: $25.00 - $26.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 6:45 AM-3:15 PM

Strong Eyes. Steady Hands. Solid Work.

As a Quality Lab Technician in Florence, your job is to protect the process. You'll check, measure, and approve the work that keeps production moving forward.

Looking for Quality Lab Technician jobs in Florence where attention to detail makes the difference? This opportunity lets you inspect products, verify quality standards, and help ensure every finished product meets customer expectations before it leaves the facility.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related science with a minor in Chemistry preferred
• Equivalent experience may be considered in place of education

Experience Requirements

• At least 1 year of Quality Control experience in a GMP-regulated facility
• Experience with IR, UV/VIS, HPLC, and GC instruments required
• Knowledge of GMP, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 documentation preferred
• Experience with SPC methods, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions preferred
• Strong attention to detail, documentation, and data analysis skills
• Ability to travel 60-70% for initial training for approximately 4 months, then less than 10% travel afterward
• Ability to change shifts as needed to support business needs

Job Duties

• Test, evaluate, and record results for raw materials, production batches, and finished products
• Ensure products are produced according to Bill of Materials requirements
• Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation
• Prepare Certificates of Analysis and review raw material COAs
• Perform ATP testing and support release of micro-sensitive products
• Conduct GMP, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 audits
• Support waste minimization, environmental compliance, regulatory compliance, and returns disposition
• Review lab work instructions and train plant or lab personnel on procedures and equipment
• Participate in continuous improvement activities such as 5 Why investigations, Kaizen, and TPM

Physical Capabilities

• PPE required; contact lenses are not permitted
• Ability to stand for up to 4 hours at a time
• Ability to bend and stretch repetitively
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 45 pounds

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Quality-Focused Work Environment committed to safety, precision, and continuous improvement.

"They are very understanding and work with you." - Marquis, Staffmark Associate

Help keep production running clean - Apply Now.

What You Will Do

As a Quality Lab Technician you will inspect incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products to verify compliance with quality standards and engineering specifications. You will use precision measuring equipment, document inspection results, identify nonconforming materials, support corrective actions, and help maintain quality records while promoting safe and efficient manufacturing operations.

The Quality Lab Technician plays an important role in manufacturing by helping ensure products meet customer expectations and engineering specifications before shipment. This position requires careful observation, analytical thinking, and strong organizational skills.

Successful Quality Lab Technician candidates understand inspection techniques, blueprint interpretation, quality documentation, and manufacturing standards while supporting safe and efficient production operations. Attention to detail contributes directly to product reliability.

This role rewards individuals who take pride in maintaining quality throughout the manufacturing process.

About Us

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.

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