Quality Control Tech I (Component Inspection)

PhytogenX, Inc.; Morgantown (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly bonus opportunities

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

401(k) with company match

Supportive team environment

cGMP lab experience

Job summary

PhytogenX, Inc. is seeking a Quality Control Technician I to support in-process batch testing and ensure products meet product specifications. You’ll gain hands-on lab experience in a regulated environment, collaborating with R&D and Production to resolve quality issues.

Candidates should be detail-oriented, comfortable using pH meters and basic lab equipment, and able to document results in CMS. We offer growth, PTO, and a supportive team in a cGMP setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cGMP requirements or a strong desire to learn.
• Excellent organizational skills and sharp attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and adapt in a fastpaced environment.
• Basic computer skills and Microsoft Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up and maintaining the inprocess workflow for batch inspection.
• Check for upcoming batches requiring testing.
• Perform physical testing of batch samples per the Product Specification Sheet testing may include appearance, color, odor, pH, viscosity, specific gravity, and temperature.
• Perform pH or color adjustment calculations as needed.
• Record inspection results in CMS.
• Communicate with different departments on batch inspection failures.
• Organize the retention of batch samples and standards.
• Work with R&D and Process Engineering when batch troubleshooting is required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking in fast-paced env

Education

Bachelor's in Chemistry/Biology or related

Associate's in Chemistry/Biology

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Build Your Career in Quality. Join a Team That Values You.

Are you detail-driven, scientifically curious, and looking to grow in a collaborative, quality-focused environment? As Quality Control Technician I, you’ll gain hands-on laboratory experience while supporting the quality and safety of our products. We offer not only meaningful work, but also a culture that values teamwork, celebration, and work life balance.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Fun popup events throughout the year


• Summer and holiday parties to celebrate our people


• Yearly bonus opportunities


• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays


• 401(k) with company match


• Supportive team environment with opportunities to learn and grow


• Realworld experience in a regulated, cGMP laboratory setting


• Crossfunctional exposure to Quality, R&D, and Customer Service teams

What You’ll Do

• Assist in setting up and maintaining the inprocess workflow for batch inspection


• Check for upcoming batches requiring testing


• Perform physical testing of batch samples per the Product Specification Sheet testing may include appearance, color, odor, pH, viscosity, specific gravity, and temperature


• Perform pH or color adjustment calculations as needed


• Record inspection results in CMS


• Communicate with different departments on batch inspection failures


• Organize the retention of batch samples and standards


• Work with R&D and Process Engineering when batch troubleshooting is required

General Quality Control Responsibilities

• Calibrate shared laboratory equipment including pH meters, balances, UV/VIS spectrophotometers, and viscometers.


• Prepare reagents and solutions to support testing activities.


• Assist in creating and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).


• Ensure all work is documented and compliant with SOPs, cGMP, and cGDP requirements.


• Participate in laboratory investigations and customer complaint reviews.


• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Quality Control laboratory.


• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized lab environment.


• Perform other duties as assigned as part of a collaborative QC team.

What We’re Looking For

• Knowledge of cGMP requirements or a strong desire to learn.


• Excellent organizational skills and sharp attention to detail.


• Ability to multitask and adapt in a fastpaced environment.


• Basic computer skills and Microsoft Office proficiency.


• Strong communication skills and a teamoriented mindset.

Education & Experience

We welcome candidates from a range of backgrounds:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific discipline with 01 years of laboratory or related experience


• Associate’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific discipline with 13 years of laboratory or related experience


• High School Diploma or equivalent with 15 years of laboratory or related experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work fulltime, with flexibility for additional hours based on business needs.


• Ability to hear, speak, and see adequately (with or without reasonable accommodation).


• Manual dexterity and handeye coordination to operate laboratory and office equipment.


• Ability to stand, walk, reach, grasp, and use hands occasionally.


• Ability to lift and/or move objects up to 20 pounds.


• Vision requirements include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.