Quality Assurance Lab Technician

Advantage Technical; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and pet保险

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter/Parking Accounts

People Perks Program

Health Savings Account (HSA)

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Advantage Technical in South Bend, IN is seeking a QA Lab Technician to support quality control, laboratory testing, and product inspection. This first-shift, temporary role offers $21.00 per hour and potential for permanent hire after six months.

You will operate and calibrate lab equipment, document results, and help maintain GMP and HACCP compliance while collaborating with production and quality teams. Applicants should have a high school diploma and chemistry coursework, about a year of QC

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Chemistry course completed in high school or college.
• Approximately 1 year of QA lab or QC experience preferred.
• Excel and Word experience; SAP a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control testing to verify products meet specifications and standards.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory testing equipment and instruments.
• Evaluate product characteristics including color, appearance, aroma, and quality attributes.
• Document test results using computer systems, databases, and SAP.
• Investigate out-of-specification results and assist with corrective actions.
• Process and document non-conforming materials, including sampling and product disposition.
• Support GMP, HACCP, safety, traceability, and quality compliance programs.
• Maintain a clean, organized laboratory and communicate results with production and quality teams.

Skills

Quality control

Laboratory testing

Attention to detail

Data entry

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Chemistry course completed

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

Job description

Quality Assurance Lab Technician

Location: South Bend, IN
Pay: $21.00/hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Position Type: Temporary with opportunity for permanent hire after 6 months

Join a growing manufacturing team as a QA Lab Technician supporting quality control, laboratory testing, and product inspection activities. This first-shift opportunity is ideal for candidates with laboratory, quality assurance, quality control, food manufacturing, production testing, or QC inspection experience who are detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Job Duties

• Perform quality control testing to verify products meet specifications and standards.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory testing equipment and instruments.
• Evaluate product characteristics including color, appearance, aroma, and quality attributes.
• Accurately document test results using computer systems, databases, and SAP.
• Investigate out-of-specification results and assist with corrective actions.
• Process and document non-conforming materials, including sampling and product disposition activities.
• Support GMP, HACCP, safety, traceability, and quality compliance programs.
• Maintain a clean, organized laboratory and communicate results with production and quality teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a high school or college chemistry course required.
• Approximately 1 year of quality control lab, QA technician, laboratory technician, or QC inspection experience preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word; SAP experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and data entry skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Perform repetitive hand and arm movements.
• Work in a manufacturing environment while following safety procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter/Parking Accounts
• People Perks Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AD&D Insurance

About Us

Advantage Technical connects top- talent in technology, engineering, and technical fields with forward-looking companies.

Advantage Technical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Advantage Technical offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Advantage Technical is an E-Verify employer.