Laboratory Technician

Airswift; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a Laboratory Technician I for a 3-month contract in Chester, PA. The role supports manufacturing QA, laboratory testing, process monitoring, and regulatory compliance in a controlled lab environment.

During training, schedule is Monday–Friday 5:30 AM–2:00 PM; after training, weekend rotation, two weekends per month. Responsibilities include tests, sample collection, records, calibration, and ISO compliance.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years in lab, manufacturing, QC, or industrial setting.
• Experience performing laboratory testing, sample collection, and QA activities.
• Experience supporting production operations and maintaining technical records.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing and sample analysis; maintain safe and efficient operations.
• Monitor production processes and conduct routine quality checks.
• Test and release finished products to support shipping and production schedules.
• Maintain organized laboratory records and verify equipment calibration.
• Support environmental compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and process optimization.
• Communicate effectively with plant personnel.
• Assist training and onboarding of new technicians.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality checks

Documentation

Sample collection

Equipment calibration

Safety procedures

Process monitoring

Team communication

Cross-contamination prevention

Regulatory compliance

Independent worker

Job description

Laboratory Technician I

Duration: 3-month contract with possibility of extension

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM during training. Once fully trained, candidates will rotate onto a weekend schedule, typically working one Saturday and Sunday every other weekend (approximately two weekends per month). Hours: 40-hour work week

Location: Chester Pennsylvania

This opportunity sits within a manufacturing and quality control environment and focuses on laboratory testing, process monitoring, product quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. The role plays an important part in maintaining product quality standards, supporting production operations, and ensuring laboratory activities are performed safely and accurately. The position also contributes to environmental compliance, continuous improvement initiatives, and operational excellence across the facility.

Required Experience

• 0 to 2 years of experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, quality control, or industrial environment
• Experience performing laboratory testing, sample collection, and quality assurance activities
• Experience supporting production operations and maintaining accurate technical documentation

Required Skills

• Ability to perform laboratory testing and sample analysis in a safe and efficient manner
• Ability to monitor production processes and conduct routine quality checks
• Ability to perform changeover testing to prevent product cross-contamination
• Ability to test and release finished products in support of shipping and production schedules
• Ability to maintain organized laboratory records, notebooks, and electronic data files
• Ability to maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment
• Effective communication with production operators and plant personnel
• Ability to conduct environmental and utility testing to support regulatory compliance
• Ability to assist with training and onboarding of new laboratory technicians
• Ability to support quality improvement initiatives and process optimization efforts
• Ability to perform statistical evaluations and monitor process control data
• Commitment to safety procedures, quality standards, and ISO-compliant work practices
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in testing and documentation
• Ability to work independently while maintaining high standards of quality and safety