QAQC Lab Technician

RWDC Industries; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

RWDC Industries Athens Plant is seeking a QA/QC Lab Technician to join the Operations Lab Teams in Athens, GA. You will analyze production samples, prep equipment for microbiology/fermentation activities, and provide timely reports to the operations team.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree with 6 months–1 year of experience and strong problem-solving, SOP adherence, and proficiency with lab instruments (GC, UHPLC, FTIR, FT-NMR) and Excel. Day/night shifts required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 6 months to 1 year of experience.
• Experience analyzing samples for production processes.
• Ability to follow SOPs and basic lab protocols.

Responsibilities

• Analyze samples for production processes using lab equipment (GC, UHPLC, FTIR, FT‑NMR, head space).
• Prepare and sterilize equipment for microbiology/fermentation activities.
• Generate reports and communicate results to operations.
• Support task prioritization to maximize efficiency.

Skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal communication

Team-based skills

SOPs

Microsoft Excel

Lab equipment knowledge

Bioprocessing/biotech lab

Computer proficiency

Maintenance skills

Multitasking

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

GC/UHPLC/FTIR/FT-NMR

Head Space Analysis

Excel

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: RWDC Industries Athens Plant - Athens, GA 30601, QA/QC Lab Technician

Specific Duties Include

• Serve as valuable member of Operation Lab Teams, working effectively to meet goals, objectives, and complete tasks to achieve desired results
• Successful completion of assigned tasks, which include cleaning, sterilizing, and prepping equipment for microbiology/fermentation research and development activities
• Provide timely and accurate verbal and written communication to team members
• Work with other team members to prioritize tasks/assignments and make recommendations to maximize efficiency/productivity based on project needs.
• Successful candidates must be flexible to work day and night shifts.
• This job requires working on different shifts as required.

Skills Required

• Must possess solid problem-solving, interpersonal communication, and team-based skills
• Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
• Analyze samples for production processes, using various laboratory equipment Titration equipment, scales, GC, UHPLC, UV-Visible, FTIR, FT-NMR, Head Space Analysis, etc.
• Demonstrated experience/knowledge working in a bioprocessing/biotechnology Lab
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Understand basic laboratory protocols/procedures, including basic bioprocessing and fermentation techniques, major unit operations and microbial control concepts.
• Interpret results of tests, and generate reports for operations
• Must be computer proficient and have good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Basic maintenance skills and good mechanical aptitude
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and prioritize workload
• Troubleshoot equipment and revise testing procedures as needed.
• This job requires working on different shifts as required.

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 6mos-1 year experience

Qualifications: Skills Required

• Must possess solid problem-solving, interpersonal communication, and team-based skills
• Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
• Analyze samples for production processes, using various laboratory equipment Titration equipment, scales, GC, UHPLC, UV-Visible, FTIR, FT-NMR, Head Space Analysis, etc.
• Demonstrated experience/knowledge working in a bioprocessing/biotechnology Lab
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Understand basic laboratory protocols/procedures, including basic bioprocessing and fermentation techniques, major unit operations and microbial control concepts.
• Interpret results of tests, and generate reports for operations
• Must be computer proficient and have good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Basic maintenance skills and good mechanical aptitude
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and prioritize workload
• Troubleshoot equipment and revise testing procedures as needed.
• This job requires working on different shifts as required.

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 6mos-1 year experience