Production Lab Technician

Watts Water•Fort Myers, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Lab Technician performs quality control testing, chemical blending, and in-process testing in a regulated manufacturing environment. The role supports product quality, compliance, and environmental stewardship by ensuring raw materials, in-process chemistry, and finished products meet specifications, customer requirements, and applicable GMP, ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001 standards. The position works closely with quality, engineering, warehouse, and supply chain teams to resolve quality issues, support corrective and preventive actions, and improve products and processes. It reports to the Quality and Sustaining Engineering Manager and is based on-site at the Fort Myers, Florida manufacturing facility. Travel is 0%.

Requirements

Associate degree or completed coursework in Chemistry, Chemical Technology, or a related scientific field.
At least 2 years of hands-on chemistry laboratory experience, preferably in manufacturing or production.
Demonstrated experience working under GMP and ISO-based quality systems.
Strong understanding of chemical handling, laboratory testing, and quality-control principles.
Experience performing analytical and physical testing of liquid and dry chemicals.
Experience working under analytical laboratory hygiene standards.
Ability to interpret COAs, specifications, batch instructions, and SOPs.
Ability to accurately interpret visual indicators, including color-based test results and observable changes in chemical powders or reactions.
Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation and test methods relevant to chemical manufacturing.
Strong documentation, recordkeeping, and data-accuracy skills.
Comfort working with industrial equipment and chemical processing systems.
Attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
Safety- and compliance-focused mindset.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within production and quality teams.
Clear communication skills for reporting results, documenting work, and escalating issues.
Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures.
Must establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks and required pre-employment testing.
Commitment to Watts’ values and cultural beliefs; punctuality, dependability, flexibility, adaptability, and productive collaboration.
Ability to work on-site in a manufacturing facility and follow personnel policies, procedures, and process standards.
Ability to stand for extended periods, work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and move throughout the office, chemistry lab, and production floor.
Ability to sit or stand at a workstation for extended periods and perform repetitive typing or mouse use.
Ability to read documents, use a computer, perform data entry, and communicate clearly with management and coworkers.
Ability to distinguish and interpret visual indicators, including colors, patterns, or contrasts, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to lift, carry, and handle chemical containers and raw materials weighing up to 35 pounds.
Ability to wear required PPE, which may include safety shoes, hearing protection, and safety glasses, and follow strict safety protocols.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Technology, or a related scientific field.

Responsibilities

Perform work in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), quality procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Complete batch records, test records, and quality documentation in accordance with ISO 9001 document-control requirements.
Support internal audits, corrective actions (CAPA), deviation investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain data integrity and traceability for testing, blending, and production activities.
Sample and test incoming raw materials against supplier Certificates of Analysis (COA) and internal specifications; confirm identity, quality, and compliance before release for production.
Identify, document, and escalate nonconforming materials in accordance with quality-system procedures.
Measure, weigh, mix, and blend liquid and dry chemicals according to approved formulations and batch instructions.
Operate, monitor, and document the use of blending, transfer, and production equipment.
Ensure correct labeling, segregation, and traceability of raw materials, intermediates, and finished batches.
Test bulk liquid and dry chemical batches and perform in-process checks to verify specifications, chemistry consistency, concentration, and physical properties.
Perform real-time quality testing as chemistry is dispensed into bottles before final packaging.
Follow environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures; handle, store, and dispose of chemicals and waste in accordance with regulations and ISO 14001 requirements.
Support pollution prevention, waste reduction, and safe chemical-handling initiatives.
Maintain clean, organized, and inspection-ready laboratory and production areas.
Partner with quality, engineering, warehouse, and supply chain teams.
Perform other projects and duties assigned by the manager or Company management.
Demonstrate Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement, and transparency.