Quality Lab Specialist
About The Position
The Quality Lab Specialist performs quality control testing on incoming raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products to verify compliance with quality standards. The role analyzes, calculates, and documents test results and maintains complete laboratory records. It also develops and executes laboratory testing methods, prepares technical reports, and maintains supporting documentation. The specialist supports quality investigations involving customer complaints, non-conformances, and corrective actions. Additional duties include managing retain samples, keeping the laboratory organized and safe, identifying process improvements, and participating in quality, compliance, and continuous improvement projects. A scientific degree is preferred but not required; a high school diploma or GED is required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED 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, with the 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, calculate, and accurately document test results while maintaining complete laboratory records.
- Develop and execute laboratory testing methods, generate technical reports, and maintain supporting documentation.
- Support quality investigations, including customer complaints, non-conformances, and corrective action activities.
- Maintain retain samples, ensure laboratory organization, and uphold a clean and safe work environment.
- Identify process improvement opportunities and participate in quality, compliance, and continuous improvement projects.
Benefits
- 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, up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth.
- Fertility support.
- Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
- Discounted child and elderly care.
- Scholarships.
- National and international career growth opportunities.
- Access to thousands of skills development courses.
- Tuition reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
