Packaging Quality Lab Technologist - QA & Calibration

Torrey Holistics; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Pretium Packaging is seeking a Packaging Quality Laboratory Technologist to join the Corporate Quality team. You’ll calibrate instruments, prepare samples, generate objective data, and turn findings into clear conclusions for product qualifications, investigations, validations, and continuous improvement across our manufacturing network.

You will perform physical, dimensional, and functional evaluations on packaging and materials, document results with traceability, and participate in audits,

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Quality Assurance, Chemistry, Engineering/Plastics/Manufacturing/Industrial Technology or related field; equivalent mix of education and lab experience considered.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering, quality, or technical discipline.
• Certifications preferred: ASQ CQT, CQIA, CQA.
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt or Green Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute physical, dimensional, and functional evaluations on packaging and materials (leak, torque, drop, weight, etc.).
• Validate conformance to specs, drawings, and methods; document results with traceability.
• Plan work: prepare samples and manage test schedules for qualifications, validations, and requests.
• Support investigations and CAPA with data analysis and containment verification.
• Maintain lab notebooks and electronic records; produce detailed reports and ensure audit readiness.
• Keep methods aligned with approved procedures; assist with internal audits and quality system assessments.
• Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment; coordinate external calibration; ensure safety and organization.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Regulatory, Sales, Product Development, and site quality teams.

Skills

Precision

Documentation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Education

Associate degree in QA/chemistry/engineering/plastics/manufacturing

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

CAD Software

Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)

CAM Software

Calipers & micrometers

Quality Control Software

Job description

Pretium Packaging is seeking a Packaging Quality Laboratory Technologist to join the Corporate Quality team. You’ll calibrate instruments, prepare samples, generate objective data, and turn findings into clear conclusions for product qualifications, investigations, validations, and continuous improvement across our manufacturing network.

You will perform physical, dimensional, and functional evaluations on packaging and materials, document results with traceability, and participate in audits,