Lab Technician — Quality & Process Control (PTO)

Sirius Staffing; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holiday pay

Job summary

Sirius Staffing is seeking a Laboratory Technician in Chester, PA to monitor and sample the continuous production process for precipitated silica. The role includes testing, evaluation, and release of finished products to support shipping schedules.

The candidate will perform lab duties, calibrate equipment, and maintain data files while adhering to GMP, ISO-9000, and food safety procedures. Team collaboration and independent work are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a science-related field required.
• MS Excel and MS Access proficiency required.
• Ability to update and maintain analytical data files accurately.
• Strong judgment to interpret test results and take corrective actions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of chemical production processes to evaluate results and determine adjustments.
• Experience maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment and managing lab supplies.
• Understanding of physical and instrumental testing methods used to verify product specifications.
• Experience with SAP and basic statistical knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform all laboratory duties safely and support the plant safety program.
• Sample and test the continuous production process; make adjustments to maintain product quality.
• Conduct testing during product changeovers to prevent cross-contamination.
• Perform finished-product testing and release results to support shipping schedules.
• Maintain notebooks and electronic data files for accurate data retrieval.
• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment for reliable results.
• Communicate with Production Operators to support product quality and process needs.
• Perform environmental and utility testing to meet permit and compliance requirements.
• Assist with training new laboratory technicians.
• Perform statistical evaluations and apply process-control methods as applicable.
• Follow ISO-9000 procedures and documentation requirements.
• Adhere to GMP and Food Safety procedures.

Skills

Independent work

Data interpretation

Analytical thinking

Statistical knowledge

Education

Associate degree in science

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry (preferred)

Tools

MS Excel

MS Access

SAP

Job description

Sirius Staffing is seeking a Laboratory Technician in Chester, PA to monitor and sample the continuous production process for precipitated silica. The role includes testing, evaluation, and release of finished products to support shipping schedules.

The candidate will perform lab duties, calibrate equipment, and maintain data files while adhering to GMP, ISO-9000, and food safety procedures. Team collaboration and independent work are essential.