QC Laboratory Technician

Novonesis•Blair, NE

7d•$23 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The QC Laboratory Technician joins the Quality Control laboratory team to support reliable product quality and manufacturing operations through accurate and timely laboratory testing. The technician works closely with QC leadership, QC Analysts, Chemists, Sr. Analysts, and internal departments. Laboratory team members share daily responsibilities, help cover workloads, and contribute to safety, quality, Lean, and continuous-improvement activities. The role performs routine and non-routine laboratory analyses using approved methods and procedures. It involves operating laboratory equipment, completing routine maintenance and calibrations, performing basic troubleshooting, and accurately calculating, documenting, and reporting results in laboratory notebooks and applicable systems, including LIMS, SAP, and AnEx. The technician supports QC performance by meeting relevant KPIs, communicating supply needs and issues, participating in Lean boards and improvement activities, and suggesting solutions. This is an on-site position in the Blair Quality Control laboratory. The schedule is five days per week on 8-hour day shifts, with participation in weekend and holiday rotations where applicable and additional flexibility as needed to support laboratory coverage. The work requires regular use of laboratory equipment, manual dexterity, and visual acuity. Medical clearance to wear a respirator may be required depending on the laboratory assignment. The expected starting salary is $23 to $29 per hour, with 1.5X Sunday pay.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Microbiology, or a closely related field; no additional experience is required with this qualification.
Alternatively, an associate or technical degree in physical, life, or related sciences and two years of experience.
Ability to follow written laboratory methods and procedures and apply basic calculations and statistics relevant to the assigned laboratory area.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams.
Ability to learn and use applicable laboratory systems, including SAP, LIMS, and AnEx.
Strong attention to accurate testing and documentation, with a dependable and quality-focused approach.
Commitment to safety, good housekeeping, and applicable quality systems.
Manual dexterity and visual acuity necessary to perform assigned duties.
Ability to follow laboratory safety requirements and applicable site quality, safety, and environmental policies and regulations.
Medical clearance to wear a respirator may be required, depending on the laboratory assignment.

Nice To Haves

A team-oriented and flexible approach, including willingness to support shared priorities and provide coverage when needed.
Clear communication skills and an internal customer focus.
A problem-solving mindset, including the ability to raise issues and suggest solutions.
Interest in departmental projects, Lean activities, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and non-routine laboratory analyses accurately and reliably using approved written methods and procedures.
Operate laboratory equipment correctly and complete required routine maintenance, calibrations, and basic troubleshooting in accordance with applicable SOPs.
Calculate, document, and report accurate results in laboratory notebooks and applicable systems, including LIMS, SAP, and AnEx.
Meet relevant QC KPIs, communicate supply needs and issues, participate in Lean boards and improvement activities, and suggest solutions.
Follow laboratory safety, quality, environmental, and housekeeping requirements.
Provide cross-coverage and participate in weekend and holiday rotations where applicable.
Support shared laboratory priorities and workload coverage in collaboration with QC colleagues and internal departments.