Quality Assurance Lab Technician

Surge; Orrtanna (PA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Surge is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Technician to help ensure products meet quality specifications and prevent defects from reaching customers. You will sample and evaluate raw materials, in-process and finished products, document results, and communicate issues to QA and production teams.

Responsibilities include inspecting ingredients, monitoring quality trends, recording data, calibrating equipment, and maintaining organized quality records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent/technical education.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and record-keeping.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to perform laboratory procedures accurately and efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to visually inspect products and identify flaws.
• Ability to follow detailed written procedures.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to report irregularities.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and evaluate raw materials, including ingredients and dry goods.
• Sample and evaluate in-process and finished products according to quality specs.
• Monitor quality trends and communicate concerns to production.
• Inspect container closures, product coding, and carton coding.
• Identify and report deviations from quality specifications.
• Complete quality score sheets and document inspection results.
• Calibrate, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Maintain organized quality records and documentation.
• Perform product retesting and collect samples as required.
• Assist with customer samples and weekly sample preparation and shipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma/technical training

Job description

Surge is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Technician to help ensure products meet quality specifications and prevent defects from reaching customers. You will sample and evaluate raw materials, in-process and finished products, document results, and communicate issues to QA and production teams.

Responsibilities include inspecting ingredients, monitoring quality trends, recording data, calibrating equipment, and maintaining organized quality records.