QC Lab Technician 1

Waters Corporation • Milford, MA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This laboratory-centered role supports production and product release in the Quality Assurance Laboratory at Waters’ facility in Milford, Massachusetts. The technician evaluates HPS products to support timely, compliant release, initially focusing on fluorescence detection using a plate reader. The role also offers opportunities to develop skills in mass spectrometry, liquid chromatography, and UV detection. The successful candidate is detail-oriented, consistent in routine laboratory work, and committed to quality, data integrity, and laboratory compliance.

Waters Corporation is a global life sciences and diagnostics company whose analytical technologies, informatics, and services support regulated, high-volume testing. The company reports approximately 16,000 colleagues and states that diversity and inclusion are fundamental to its values. Waters is an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Technology, or a related scientific discipline; equivalent relevant laboratory training and experience may also be considered.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in laboratory testing and documentation.
• Ability to perform routine, repetitive laboratory activities consistently while maintaining quality, productivity, and compliance with procedures.
• Hands-on experience with pipettes, plate readers, or similar analytical laboratory equipment and techniques.
• Ability to follow written procedures, interpret test instructions, and accurately record and review laboratory data.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, including ability to prioritize testing to support production schedules and product release requirements.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

• Previous laboratory experience in a QA, QC, analytical, or production-support laboratory.
• Familiarity with Good Documentation Practices, Good Laboratory Practices, or laboratory quality systems.
• Exposure to analytical instrumentation or techniques such as fluorescence detection, UV detection, liquid chromatography, or mass spectrometry.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably in life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or analytical instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Execute routine product acceptance and release testing in the Quality Assurance Laboratory using fluorescence detection and plate reader instrumentation.
• Perform analytical testing according to approved test methods, standard operating procedures, and laboratory protocols.
• Document test results, observations, calculations, and laboratory activities in accordance with Good Documentation Practices and applicable quality system requirements.
• Monitor and maintain laboratory conditions, including cold storage temperatures, reagent and consumable inventory, equipment readiness, and housekeeping.
• Identify, document, and promptly communicate out-of-specification results, unexpected test outcomes, equipment issues, and other laboratory deviations.
• Support equipment maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and routine performance checks.
• Develop proficiency in additional analytical techniques, including mass spectrometry, liquid chromatography, and UV detection, as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree