QA Technical Lead - Materials & Chemistry Expert

AIRTECH INTERNATIONAL INC; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Retirement plan

Job summary

Airtech International Inc. in Huntington Beach is seeking a Quality Assurance Technical Lead to own chemical evaluation, method development, and data‑driven decisions. You will lead lab operations, troubleshoot material issues, and drive continuous improvement with QA, Production, and R&D teams.

The role focuses on analytical testing, method validation, and rigorous documentation while maintaining OSHA/EPA safety and regulatory standards on site.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on laboratory or quality experience in manufacturing or chemical environment.
• Strong background in analytical chemistry, material testing, or polymer/composite systems.
• Proven experience with root cause analysis, investigations, and technical problem‑solving.
• Experience developing or optimizing test methods and interpreting lab data.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical expert for chemical and material testing of raw materials, in‑process products, and finished goods.
• Develop, validate, and improve laboratory test methods to ensure accuracy, repeatability, and reliability.
• Interpret complex data sets and provide clear, actionable recommendations to QA, Production, and Engineering teams.
• Lead root cause investigations for product nonconformances, process deviations, and customer complaints.
• Design and execute experiments to identify failure modes and validate corrective actions.
• Utilize statistical tools and trend analysis to support decision‑making.
• Author detailed technical reports summarizing findings, risks, and recommendations.
• Partner with R&D on new product development, formulation trials, and material performance validation.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Data interpretation

Technical writing

Lab testing

Education

BS in Chemistry

Materials Science or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Analytical instrumentation

Job description

Airtech International Inc. in Huntington Beach is seeking a Quality Assurance Technical Lead to own chemical evaluation, method development, and data‑driven decisions. You will lead lab operations, troubleshoot material issues, and drive continuous improvement with QA, Production, and R&D teams.

The role focuses on analytical testing, method validation, and rigorous documentation while maintaining OSHA/EPA safety and regulatory standards on site.