QC Lab Technician

The Vincit Group; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vincit Group in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a QC Lab Technician to perform QC tests on raw materials and finished products, support microbiology testing, and assist with batch adjustments. This role requires an Associates degree or commensurate experience and up to 2 years in an industrial lab, with first-shift hours Monday through Friday.

You will gain proficiency in X3 (Sage ERP), maintain GLP compliant records including COA and batch logs, and support lab operations under supervision of

Qualifications

• Associates degree in laboratory techniques or commensurate work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 0–2 years’ experience in industrial chemical/microbiology laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic QC analytical functions for raw materials and finished goods.
• Support microbiology testing with prepared materials (buffers, plates, tubes, solutions).
• Assist with microbiological testing as required.
• Work quickly, stay on task, and assist with materials acquisition.
• Support laboratory records and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Chemistry basics

Microbiology basics

Team player

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

X3 (Sage – ERP)

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

JOB SUMMARY

The QC Lab Technician position requires a general knowledge of science, including some basic chemical analyses. The position will conduct mainly QC tests on raw materials and finished products, batch adjustments, and become proficient in X3 (Sage – ERP software). This individual will follow GLP (Good Laboratory Parcticies) which include instrument calibrations and maintain manufacturing records. Manufacturing records include but not limited to COA (Certificate of Analysis), batch records and calibration records. This posistion will assist the, Laboratory Supervisor, Laboratory Manager and Director of Technical Services in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of Zeco lab testing. Organizing and cleaning the lab and performing testing on field samples may also be required when applicable.

CORE COMPETENCIES (Essential Job Functions)

• Provide all basic QC analytical functions for raw materials and finished goods
• Support the functions of the microbiology laboratory by preparing testing material such as buffer solutions, agar plates, test tubes, sample solutions, broths and inoculating correctly
• Assist with microbiological testing as required
• Work quickly and efficiently and stay on task
• Assist with materials acquisition
• Support research and development projects in the laboratory
• Maintain cleanliness of laboratory and assist with records, samples, and equipment maintenance
• Prepare test solutions, compounds, or reagents for chemical laboratory personnel to conduct tests
• Complete additional projects as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENT(S)

• Specialized Skills/License/Certification Required: Basic knowledge of science, especially chemistry and microbiology, with understanding of scientific principles and techniques and ability to work well on a team
• Preferred: Any variety of lab experience
• EDUCATION: Required: Associates degree with concentrations in laboratory techniques or commensurate work experience
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree
• EXPERIENCE: Required: 0-2 years’ experience in industrial chemical/microbiology laboratory.
• Preferred: 2+ years’ experience in industrial chemical/microbiology laboratory.
• Schedule: First shift Monday - Friday
• Location: 3401 Cummings Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37419 VIN123

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Who are we looking for? The Vincit Group is seeking experts in their individual fields.

The Vincit Group is a single source provider with a network of eight member companies that delivers maximum efficiency through the vertical integration of chemical services, contract sanitation management, as well as automation and engineering solutions throughout North and South America. Each member company focuses on its core competency to provide maximum value to our clients—Zee Company, Zeco, and Pro Logistics for chemistry; QSI, TCS, and Numark for contract sanitation; ITG for engineering. This vertically-integrated model allows us to more effectively reduce a client’s total cost of operations. Whether they require equipment, customized chemical support, specialized logistics and delivery, or outsourced services, our goal is to improve our clients’ business and raise the bar. To help achieve this goal, the Vincit Group Support Services team provides IT, finance, marketing, and human resources solutions to the member companies. We currently employ nearly 9,000 associates among all member companies in the organization.