2nd Shift Lab Technician - Quality & Micro Testing

Monroechamber; Fredericksburg (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group is recruiting a Lab Technician in Iowa for a 2nd shift (2:45pm-11:15pm, Mon-Fri). Wage is based on experience, with opportunities to contribute to quality and safety in a production environment.

You will perform laboratory testing, quality control, and environmental sanitation checks, while maintaining accurate records and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and 1-3 years of manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow detailed procedures and instructions.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to analyze information and use effective problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing and quality control to ensure products meet quality, safety, and food-grade standards.
• Collect and prepare product samples for testing, quality control, release testing, and retention.
• Perform microbiological, moisture, pH, titration, color, melt point, iodine, acid value, and other required testing.
• Conduct environmental testing and collect swabs to verify sanitation and cleanliness.
• Perform pre-operational inspections and routine plant inspections for cleanliness and sanitation.
• Monitor sanitation activities and review cleaning logs to ensure procedures are completed correctly.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, samples, records, and documentation.
• Perform routine calibration and limited troubleshooting of laboratory instruments.
• Analyze test results, document findings, and prepare reports, summaries, and other required documentation.
• Prepare samples and shipping labels for customers and outside laboratories.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment, including washing and drying glassware.
• Assist with training entry-level employees on quality control procedures and protocols.
• Communicate with production personnel and management regarding quality, safety, sanitation, and testing results.
• Assist with continuous improvement efforts related to quality, products, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Problem-solving

Independent working

Communication with production teams

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

QPS Employment Group is recruiting a Lab Technician in Iowa for a 2nd shift (2:45pm-11:15pm, Mon-Fri). Wage is based on experience, with opportunities to contribute to quality and safety in a production environment.

You will perform laboratory testing, quality control, and environmental sanitation checks, while maintaining accurate records and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and 1-3 years of manufacturing experience.