Analytical Quality Control Technologist (Chemicals)

KIK Consumer Products; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement savings with company match

Education Assistance to support growth

Job summary

KIK Consumer Products is hiring a Quality Technician 1 on 2nd Shift (Mon–Thu, 4:00 pm–2:30 am) in Salem, VA. You will perform analytical and physical testing on materials, oversee documentation, and support investigations while maintaining lab systems and calibration records.

The role requires 2+ years in QA/manufacturing, a high school diploma or GED (associate degree preferred), and proficiency with Excel/Word in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years in quality, laboratory, or QA in manufacturing or chemical processing.
• Ability to read specifications, SOPs, and drawings with accuracy.
• Experience using Excel for data entry, trend charts, and basic reporting.

Responsibilities

• Run approved analytical methods and ensure timely results per procedures.
• Capture observations in notebooks and systems; escalate out‑of‑spec findings.
• Administer retention program and ensure proper labeling, storage and disposition.
• Maintain audit readiness and support corrective actions with data.

Skills

QA Experience

Attention to Detail

Data Entry

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in chemistry (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Imagine Your Evening in the Lab

Where You’ll Do It

KIK Consumer Products is one of North America’s largest independent manufacturers of everyday essentials for home and pool care. Our portfolio features brands people trust—Spic and Span®, Comet®, Clorox® Pool&Spa™ (under license), BioGuard®, and Natural Chemistry®—and market‑leading store‑brand solutions. With 16 manufacturing facilities across North America and operations in Canada, Europe, South Africa, and Australia, our 2,300+ colleagues bring ideas to life through product development, formulation, sourcing, manufacturing, packaging design, marketing, quality, compliance, distribution, and logistics. We live our “One KIK” values—delivering on commitments with a customer focus and profit mindset, without compromising safety, ethics, or integrity.

Your Shift and Scope

We’re hiring a Quality Technician 1 on 2nd Shift (Monday–Thursday, 4:00 pm–2:30 am) with additional overtime as business needs require. You’ll execute analytical and physical testing on raw materials, in‑process samples, and finished goods while owning documentation, retains, and routine investigations. You’ll interpret data, communicate results to production, and help keep lab systems, calibrations, and retain programs current and accurate.

What You’ll Handle Nightly

• Run approved analytical methods—titrations and other wet chemistry—delivering accurate, on‑time results aligned with procedures and project plans.
• Assess raw materials and finished products to confirm they meet chemical and physical specifications, drawings, and standards.
• Capture observations and outcomes in lab notebooks, spreadsheets, and quality systems; escalates out‑of‑spec findings to production and quality leadership.
• Administer the Quality Retain / First Sample Retention Program: label, store, track, and disposition retains and test samples correctly.
• Keep the lab audit‑ready—organized, clean, and stocked with required reagents and supplies.
• Conduct routine checks and basic calibrations on balances, pH meters, titration equipment, etc., with complete calibration records.
• Contribute to internal investigations and basic root‑cause analysis for nonconformances; document data and support corrective actions.
• Audit in‑process inspections on the line for method compliance and documentation; assist in addressing defects and escalates quality events appropriately.
• Champion safety and housekeeping programs across the lab and plant.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree or college‑level chemistry strongly preferred.
• 2+ years of quality, laboratory, or QA experience in manufacturing or chemical processing.
• Read and interpret specifications, technical drawings, SOPs, and related documentation.
• Comfort with Microsoft Excel and Word for data entry, trend charts, and basic reporting.
• Exceptional recordkeeping, attention to detail, and the ability to juggle multiple tests in a fast‑moving environment.
• Able to work around fumes/chemicals with PPE, stand for long periods, and lift up to 50 lbs with assistance.

Rewards & Growth

Competitive pay, comprehensive health and wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, disability), retirement savings with company match, and Education Assistance to support continued learning.

Our Commitments

KIK is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. KIK does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or uniformed services status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.

KIK is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the job, please contact Human Resources immediately.