QA Lab Specialist

Solomon Page; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Direct deposit

Commuter benefits

Employer-paid benefits

Job summary

Solomon Page is seeking a QA Lab Specialist for an onsite contract in Columbus, OH. The role supports audits, sample management, quality investigations, and laboratory operations within Quality & Manufacturing.

Candidate should be organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in quality, lab, manufacturing, or warehouse environments. The position entails being part of a cross-functional team, maintaining quality records, and assisting with audits and investigations to ensure proper product

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of experience in quality, laboratory, manufacturing, warehouse, or related environment.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organization.
• Ability to follow procedures and work instructions with consistency.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting audits, inspections, and sample tracking activities.
• Dependable, collaborative, and proactive approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine product audits and document findings in quality systems.
• Support product inspections, evaluations, and quality investigations.
• Process products released from Quality Management (QM) hold status.
• Manage first production samples, retained samples, and reference materials.
• Assist with root cause investigations by gathering samples, data, and documentation.
• Enter quality notifications and related information into SAP.
• Maintain laboratory records, tracking systems, and quality documentation.
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing shipments, product samples, and laboratory materials.
• Support laboratory organization, inventory management, and sample disposition activities.
• Assist with product sorting, rework efforts, and containment actions as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Quality mindset

Ability to follow procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Solomon Page is partnering with a leading global retailer to hire a QA Lab Specialist for an onsite contract opportunity in Columbus, OH. This role supports the Quality & Manufacturing team through product audits, sample management, quality investigations, and laboratory operations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and has experience working in a quality, laboratory, manufacturing, or warehouse environment. The QA Lab Specialist plays a key role in maintaining quality standards by supporting product evaluations, audits, investigations, and laboratory processes. This position works closely with Quality Engineers and cross-functional partners to ensure products, samples, and quality records are managed accurately and efficiently.

• Location: Columbus, OH (Onsite)
• Contract: ASAP – January 2027
• Hours: 40/week
• Pay Rate: $20.69/hour

Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine product audits and document findings in quality systems.
• Support product inspections, evaluations, and quality investigations.
• Process products released from Quality Management (QM) hold status.
• Manage first production samples, retained samples, and reference materials.
• Assist with root cause investigations by gathering samples, data, and documentation.
• Enter quality notifications and related information into SAP.
• Maintain laboratory records, tracking systems, and quality documentation.
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing shipments, product samples, and laboratory materials.
• Support laboratory organization, inventory management, and sample disposition activities.
• Assist with product sorting, rework efforts, and containment actions as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of experience in a quality, laboratory, manufacturing, warehouse, or related environment.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organization.
• Ability to follow procedures and work instructions with consistency.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting audits, inspections, and sample tracking activities.
• Dependable, collaborative, and proactive approach to work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with quality systems, audits, inspections, or sample management.
• Experience using SAP or other quality management software.
• Familiarity with manufacturing, distribution, or quality control processes

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move product samples and materials.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform routine lab and warehouse activities.
• Comfortable handling a high volume of samples and reference materials.

The Solomon Page Distinction

Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.

About Solomon Page

Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn. Opportunity Awaits.