Quality Lab Specialist

Henkel • Brandon, SD

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About The Position

The Quality Lab Specialist performs quality control testing on incoming raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products to ensure they meet quality standards. The role analyzes, calculates, and documents test results, maintains complete laboratory records, develops and executes testing methods, and prepares technical reports with supporting documentation.

The position supports quality investigations, including customer complaints, non-conformances, and corrective actions. It also maintains retain samples, keeps the laboratory organized and safe, and identifies opportunities to improve processes through quality, compliance, and continuous improvement projects. The role is within Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies business unit.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience working in a quality laboratory, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of quality management systems, quality core tools, root cause analysis, and incident investigation techniques.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements, risk assessment processes, HACCP principles, and environmental health and safety standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple functions.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, Environmental Science, or a related scientific discipline is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma and DMAIC.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control testing on incoming raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products.
• Analyze and calculate test results and document them accurately while maintaining complete laboratory records.
• Develop and execute laboratory testing methods.
• Generate technical reports and maintain supporting documentation.
• Support investigations of customer complaints and non-conformances, as well as corrective action activities.
• Maintain retain samples and keep the laboratory organized, clean, and safe.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and participate in quality, compliance, and continuous improvement projects.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, and wellbeing plans starting on day one.
• Paid time off, including sick, vacation, holiday, and volunteer time.
• Vacation buy/sell program.
• 401(k) matching.
• Employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Service awards.
• Student loan reimbursement.
• 12-week gender-neutral parental leave, with up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth.
• Fertility support.
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
• Discounted child and elderly care.
• Scholarships.
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities.
• Access to thousands of skills development courses.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED