Analytical Quality Technician, Materials and Finished Goods

KIK Consumer Products; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

KIK Consumer Products in Virginia’s Salem area is seeking an Analytical Quality Technician to own material and product integrity from raw materials to finished goods, driving fast, fact-based decisions on the production floor.

The role requires performing titrations and wet chemistry per procedures, verifying materials against specs, documenting findings clearly, and supporting audits and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree or college chemistry coursework strongly preferred.
• At least 2 years of quality, lab, or QA experience in a manufacturing or chemical environment.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, product specifications, drawings, and SOPs.
• Fluency with Microsoft Excel and Word for data entry, trending, and basic reporting.
• Strong record-keeping, superb attention to detail, and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Comfort working around fumes/chemicals with PPE; able to stand for extended periods; capable of lifting up to 50 lbs with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical methods (titrations and wet chemistry) per procedures and project plans.
• Verify physical and chemical properties for raw materials, in-process, and final product against drawings/specifications and flag issues.
• Document results in lab notebooks, spreadsheets, and quality systems; communicate out-of-spec conditions to leadership.
• Manage the Quality Retain / First Sample Retention Program—labeling, storage, and disposition of retains and test samples.
• Keep the lab clean and well-stocked; order and track reagents and supplies.
• Perform routine instrument checks and basic calibrations on balances, pH meters, and titration equipment; log calibration events.
• Contribute to internal investigations and basic root-cause analysis for non-conforming product; help implement corrective actions.
• Audit in-process inspections on the line; address defects and elevate quality events to supervision and Quality Management.
• Model safe behaviors and support housekeeping initiatives across the lab and plant.

Skills

Quality experience

Attention to detail

SOP interpretation

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or college chemistry coursework

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Can You Turn Data Into Decisions?

Do titrations and wet chemistry feel second nature? Are you energized by early starts and hands-on work that keeps production moving safely and on spec? If yes, you could be our next Analytical Quality Technician.

Your Mission

Own the integrity of our materials and products end-to-end—from the moment raw materials arrive to the final release of finished goods. Your analyses and documentation will help drive fast, fact-based decisions on the production floor.

What Success Looks Like

• You consistently perform analytical methods (titrations and other wet chemistry) precisely per company procedures and project plans.
• You verify physical and chemical properties for raw materials, in-process, and final product against drawings/specifications and flag issues immediately.
• Your documentation in lab notebooks, spreadsheets, and quality systems is clear, complete, and audit-ready; you communicate out-of-spec conditions to production and quality leadership without delay.
• You manage the Quality Retain / First Sample Retention Program-ensuring accurate labeling, storage, and disposition of retains and test samples.
• You keep the lab clean and well-stocked, ordering and tracking reagents and supplies.
• You perform routine instrument checks and basic calibrations on balances, pH meters, and titration equipment—and you log every calibration event.
• You contribute to internal investigations and basic root-cause analysis for non-conforming product and help execute corrective actions.
• You regularly audit in-process inspections on the line to confirm adherence to QC methods/specs; you help address defects and elevate quality events to supervision and Quality Management as needed.
• You model safe behaviors and support housekeeping initiatives across the lab and plant.

Schedule

Monday–Thursday, 6:00 am–4:30 pm, plus additional overtime as business needs arise.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree or college chemistry coursework strongly preferred.
• At least 2 years of quality, lab, or QA experience in a manufacturing or chemical environment.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, product specifications, drawings, and SOPs.
• Fluency with Microsoft Excel and Word for data entry, trending, and basic reporting.
• Strong record-keeping, superb attention to detail, and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Comfort working around fumes/chemicals with PPE; able to stand for extended periods; capable of lifting up to 50 lbs with assistance.

Grow With Us

We offer competitive salary, comprehensive health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, retirement savings with employer match, and Education Assistance to fuel your ongoing development.

About KIK

We make trusted home and pool care products-and we help leading retailers bring their brands to life. With 16 North American manufacturing facilities and a global footprint across Canada, Europe, South Africa, and Australia, our portfolio spans Spic and Span®, Comet®, Clorox® Pool&Spa™ (under license), BioGuard®, and Natural Chemistry®. We're also North America's #1 producer of store-brand bleach and a leading private-label provider of laundry detergents/additives, dishwashing products, general‑purpose cleaners, and other home care solutions.

Backed by a team of 2,300+ experts across formulation, sourcing, manufacturing, packaging design, brand marketing, project management, QA, compliance, distribution, and logistics, we operate with a "One KIK"-mindset-keeping our promises to customers while never compromising on safety, ethics, or integrity.

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility

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.

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