QC Lab Technician I

Jobtailor; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Madison, WI, seeks a quality control specialist to support GMP-compliant QC in a dietary supplement facility. You will perform in-house testing per SOPs, calibrate equipment, and maintain accurate records in SAP and LIMS.

Exceptional attention to GMP standards, strong communication, and data interpretation skills are required along with experience in a production environment. Training and onboarding support are included.

Qualifications

• Must read, understand, and follow SOPs, work instructions, and equipment manuals.
• Must communicate effectively with team members, auditors and cross-functional partners.
• Strong math skills and ability to interpret numerical data (metrics, temperatures).
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving in a dynamic production environment.
• Experience operating laboratory and office equipment and performing basic dilutions.
• Knowledge of GMPs and regulatory standards in dietary supplement manufacturing.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Support quality control processes in a GMP-compliant facility.
• Perform in-house QC testing on samples according to SOPs and regulatory standards.
• Conduct routine calibrations and verifications of equipment (scales, pH meters).
• Follow FDA-aligned safety and internal certification standards.
• Maintain aseptic technique to ensure sterility of media and workspace.
• Record testing results in SAP and LIMS.
• Communicate nonconformances to QC, QA, PMG, and Production teams.
• Participate in Kaizen, Lean, and 5S continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in training and onboarding of new team members.

Skills

SOPs literacy

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Math & data interpretation

Team collaboration

GMP knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field

3+ years laboratory experience

Tools

SAP

LIMS

Calibration equipment

Excel

Job description

• Support quality control processes in a GMP‑compliant dietary supplement manufacturing facility
• Perform in‑house quality control testing on samples according to written SOPs, work instructions, and regulatory standards
• Conduct routine equipment calibrations and verifications (such as scales and pH meters) to ensure accurate testing results
• Follow and promote food safety and GMP requirements in alignment with FDA guidelines and internal certification standards
• Use aseptic techniques to maintain sterility of media, equipment, and laboratory workspaces
• Accurately record testing results, evaluations, and training in systems such as SAP and LIMS
• Communicate testing nonconformances and observations to QC, QA, PMG, and Production teams
• Participate in internal safety and continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen, Lean, and 5S
• Support training and onboarding of new team members in areas of demonstrated proficiency

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field or a minimum of three years of full‑time experience in a laboratory environment
• The ability to read, understand, and follow SOPs, work instructions, and equipment manuals
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with team members, cross‑functional partners, and auditors
• Basic math skills and the ability to interpret numerical data, including metric measurements and temperatures in Celsius
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to adapt in a dynamic production environment
• Experience operating laboratory and office equipment and performing basic dilution series
• The ability to accurately interpret testing results and take appropriate action in accordance with SOPs
• A working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and compliance standards
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)