Sr. Technician, Quality Control - Waukesha, WI

DSM

1d • $27 - $30

About The Position

As a Sr. Technician, Quality Control, you will drive product quality by executing advanced laboratory testing, analyzing results, and managing deviations to ensure compliance with internal and external standards. You will apply deep technical expertise to uphold product safety, reliability, and regulatory alignment. The Sr. Technician, Quality Control will actively contribute to departmental goals in a safety, health, environment, and quality, reinforcing customer trust and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or related fields.
• 1-2 years of experience in quality control and/or laboratory.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with LIMS/Sample Manager a plus.
• LSS White Belt certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform quality control tests using various analytical and microbiological methods, ensuring accuracy and compliance with specifications.
• Validate and document test results with precision and ensure timely and accurate date entry into designated systems such as log books and laboratory information management system (LIMS).
• Identify, report, and process testing-related deviations in accordance with established protocols. Conduct initial laboratory investigations for validity and root cause.
• Maintain responsibility for assigned laboratory instruments and maintain adequate stock of lab consumables to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Operate in full compliance with safety, health, environmental, and quality standards, meet defined performance metrics.
• Support broader performance by contributing to team goals and sharing technical insights.
• Maintain a solutions-focused approach to analyze issues and troubleshoot problems both in laboratory and production environments.
• Supports additional tasks, projects, and locations as required by business needs.

Benefits

• A strong sense of accountability – you take initiative, speak up, and see things through. You are responsible and focus on what matters.
• An innovator’s instinct – you’re always looking for better, smarter, more sustainable ways to make an impact.
• Curiosity and an open mind - because you believe progress starts with asking, “Is there a better way?”
• A collaborative spirit – you’re at your best when working across teams, functions and countries.
• A focus on unity - with stakeholders and customers.
• A competitive compensation package – with comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
• In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees