Quality Lab Technician

Pivot Bio • Saint Louis, MO

31d • Onsite

About The Position

Pivot Bio is a company pioneering advances in fertilizer technology by harnessing the power of naturally-occurring microbes, modern gene editing, and application technologies to provide nitrogen to crops. The Quality Lab Technician will perform functions associated with quality control operations, including inspections, testing, and evaluation of products, materials, and processes to ensure compliance with established quality standards and specifications. This role involves collaborating with engineering and operations teams to support equipment setup, maintenance, and calibration, ensuring accuracy of inspection tools and measurement systems. The technician will utilize data collection and analysis tools to document and support quality control results and reporting. This is a temporary role with the potential for full-time conversion after 90 days.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or technical certification preferred.
• 1–3 years of relevant quality control, laboratory, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of quality control processes and inspection techniques.
• Ability to use measurement tools, lab equipment, and testing instruments.
• Strong data collection and analysis skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in testing and reporting.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving capability.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, tests, and evaluations of products, materials, and processes.
• Ensure compliance with established quality standards and specifications.
• Support setup, maintenance, and calibration of inspection and measurement equipment.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret quality data using specialized systems and software.
• Document and report quality test results and findings.
• Partner with engineers and operations teams to support quality processes.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and escalate quality issues or deviations.
• Maintain accurate records and support audit/compliance activities.

What This Job Offers

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