Quality Control Lab Technician

W Dot S Badger Company; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Wellness Resources

Job summary

W.S. Badger Company, Inc. is seeking a QC Lab Technician to join the Quality team.

The role involves sampling incoming raw materials and finished goods, testing per established protocols, and documenting results while investigating deviations. The position requires coordination with the Quality Control Supervisor and adherence to GMP, GLP, and internal standards. Ideal candidates hold a chemistry-related degree with 1–2 years in a QC laboratory and strong computer skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, or related discipline preferred.
• 1–2 years’ experience in a Quality Control laboratory or equivalent setting.
• Experience working in a cGMP-compliant facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming raw material sampling and testing according to set protocols.
• Document test results and investigations in ETQ and related systems.
• Conduct on-site equipment calibrations and enable deviations investigations.
• Support process validation monitoring and data integrity for QA/QC activities.
• Work onsite with occasional weekend shifts and early start times as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Strong communication

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry/biochemistry/microbiology

Tools

Syspro

Windows Office

Outlook

Job description

The QC LabTechnicianassiststhe Badger Mission and Principles as a member of the Quality team by performingincoming raw material sampling,testing, documentation, and investigating incoming ingredients, finished goods, and new productsin a timely manner. This roleoperatesindependently but willpartnerwith the Quality Control Supervisor for oversite and direction, to ensure that the Quality Control laboratory meets regulatory and internal standards.

Essential Responsibilities:

• QC Lab andIncoming Material Sampling:

• Follow good document practices, good laboratory practices, and good manufacturing practices.

• Perform testing according to set protocols for:

• Incoming ingredients

• In-process samplesandfinished goodsasrequired

• Stabilitysamples as scheduled

• Compressed air andenvironmental monitoringas scheduled

• Cleaningvalidation and investigation swabbing as scheduled

• New productsunder development by RDI

• Perform and document onsite equipment calibrations of in-house equipment, daily, weekly, monthly.

• Follow procedures for investigation ofdeviationsnon-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 componentryfor onsiteand 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 toassist:

• Deviations

• Containment activities

• High-risk production scenarios
• Other Responsibilities:
• Ensure all safety standards and protocols are followed and makerecommendations 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.

• Mustdemonstrateflexibility with shortnoticescheduling 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 isrequired, 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.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Abachelor’s degree in chemistry,biochemistry, microbiology,orarelateddisciplineis 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 anddetail oriented.

• Capacity to flourish in an environment of rapid change and high ambiguity.

• Ability to work well independently, thinkcreativelyand be a constructive,helpfulteam 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 toliftupto50pounds at times. Employees should be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonableaccommodations.

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.

Benefits

• 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