Manufacturing Lab Technician — Analytical Testing & Quality

Fives DyAG Corp.; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health savings account

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Fives DyAG Corp. in Erlanger, KY is seeking a Lab Technician to perform analytical testing on in-process and finished product samples using wet chemistry and lab instrumentation. You will prepare samples, calibrate equipment, and document results to support product quality.

The role requires lab experience with pH meters, balances, spectrophotometers, and LIMS, along with strong Excel/Word skills and a commitment to FDA/cGMP/OSHA/EPA/BATF compliance. 6-month contract, Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related science preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing/food science environment required.
• Hands‑on lab equipment experience (pH meters, balances, spectrophotometers).
• Experience with wet chemistry testing methods.
• Experience using LIMS.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word.
• Strong math/analytical skills.
• Ability to document and communicate results.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for testing.
• Perform routine analytical testing using wet chemistry methods and instrumentation.
• Operate lab equipment including pH meters, balances, and spectrophotometers.
• Enter, track, and report results using LIMS and Excel.
• Monitor production processes and communicate adjustments to operators.
• Calibrate equipment daily and perform cleaning/maintenance.
• Retain samples for verification or further testing.
• Monitor supplies and reorder as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized lab per 5S standards.
• Follow safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Maintain compliance with FDA, cGMP, OSHA, EPA, and BATF.

Skills

Wet chemistry

Analytical testing

LIMS

Excel

Documentation

Safety procedures

Calibration

PPE compliance

Spectrophotometry

Education

Chemistry degree

Biology degree

Science degree

Tools

Pipettes

Ph meters

Analytical balances

Job description

Fives DyAG Corp. in Erlanger, KY is seeking a Lab Technician to perform analytical testing on in-process and finished product samples using wet chemistry and lab instrumentation. You will prepare samples, calibrate equipment, and document results to support product quality.

The role requires lab experience with pH meters, balances, spectrophotometers, and LIMS, along with strong Excel/Word skills and a commitment to FDA/cGMP/OSHA/EPA/BATF compliance. 6-month contract, Monday–Friday schedule.