Quality Control Lab Technician

Badger Balm Co; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

401k Plan

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Wellness Resources

Job summary

Badger Balm Co is seeking a QC Lab Technician to join the Quality team. You will perform sampling, testing, documentation, and investigating ingredients, finished goods, and new products to ensure regulatory and internal standards are met.

This is a fully onsite role with occasional weekend work. Starting pay is $22.00 per hour and will be commensurate with experience. GMP experience and calibration duties are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, or related discipline preferred.
• GMP-compliant facility experience and 1+ year in Quality Control lab preferred.
• Strong computer and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform sampling and testing of incoming ingredients, in-process samples, and finished goods.
• Document results and investigate deviations or out-of-specifications.
• Support process validation monitoring and 100% inspections when needed.
• Maintain calibration of in-house equipment and ensure data integrity.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry/biochemistry/microbiology or related discipline

Tools

Windows Office

Syspro

Job description

The QC Lab Technician assists the Badger Mission and Principles as a member of the Quality team by performing incoming raw material sampling, testing, documentation, and investigating incoming ingredients, finished goods, and new products in a timely manner. This role operates independently but will partner with the Quality Control Supervisor for oversight and direction, to ensure that the Quality Control laboratory meets regulatory and internal standards.

Essential Responsibilities:

• QC Lab and Incoming Material Sampling:
• Follow good document practices, good laboratory practices, and good manufacturing practices.
• Perform testing according to set protocols for:
• Incoming ingredients
• In-process samples and finished goods as required
• Stability samples as scheduled
• Compressed air and environmental monitoring as scheduled
• Cleaning validation and investigation swabbing as scheduled
• New products under development by RDI
• Perform and document onsite equipment calibrations of in-house equipment, daily, weekly, monthly.
• Follow procedures for investigation of deviations non-conforming results, or out-of-specifications.
• Reviewer of documents in ETQ related to QC testing.
• Perform sampling and inspection of incoming raw materials, packaging, and componentry for onsite and offsite warehouses.
• Quality Assurance Support Activities:
• Process Validation Monitoring
• Monitor process validation activities as scheduled or requested
• Ensure required data is collected accurately and completely
• Verify adherence to validation protocols
• Conduct ANSI sampling or 100% inspections upon request to assist:
• Deviations
• Containment activities
• High-risk production scenarios
• Other Responsibilities:
• Ensure all safety standards and protocols are followed and make recommendations to help streamline processes.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to accommodate last-minute schedule adjustments, including requests to begin work as early as 6:00 a.m. or 7:00 a.m when requested.
• Must demonstrate flexibility with short notice scheduling changes, particularly in response to team absences or operational needs.
• Must be available to begin work at 6:00 a.m. for planned vacation coverage or other pre-scheduled needs.
• Participation in a rotating Saturday schedule is required, as assigned and based on operational demands.
• Fully onsite with occasional weekend work required.

Starting pay $22.00 an hour; salary is commensurate to experience.

Education & Experience:

• Abachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, or arelateddisciplineis preferred

OR

• Aminimumof1years’experienceinaQualityControllaboratoryorequivalentsetting.
• ExperienceworkinginacGMPcompliantfacility.
• 1-2years’ experienceanalyzing results, predicting trends, and updatingmethodology.

Skills:

• Strong computer skills required, including Windows Office, Outlook, Syspro, and other inventory control databases.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, manage time efficiently, and work seamlessly across all departments.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Capacity to flourish in an environment of rapid change and high ambiguity.
• Ability to work well independently, think creatively and be a constructive, helpful team member.

Physical Requirements:
Physical requirements for the job include but are not limited to prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times. Employees should be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

EEO Statement:

W.S. Badger Company, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to the policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, marital status, hair texture or types, or other non-merit-based factors.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Wellness Resources