Quality Control Technician - Chemistry & Materials Testing

JennChem; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical PPO

401k

Dental

Vision

Telemedicine

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Wellness credit

Job summary

JennChem seeks a Quality Control Technician in Pittsburgh, PA to support chemists and manufacturing by performing routine laboratory testing and recording results. You will help ensure products meet established specifications and quality standards.

The role emphasizes adherence to standardized procedures, careful observation, and effective communication with production teams. Candidates should have basic chemistry knowledge, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; chemistry-related education preferred.
• 1–2 years of lab/quality-control experience preferred.
• Basic math, measurements, and safe material handling knowledge.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine testing on raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products to verify compliance with quality standards and customer specifications.
• Accurately record test results, observations, calculations, and other laboratory data in appropriate quality records.
• Identify, document, and communicate out-of-specification or unusual results to supervisor.
• Assist with root cause investigations and corrective actions for quality issues.
• Maintain calibration records and ensure inspection equipment is properly maintained and calibrated.
• Ensure compliance with company quality policies, customer requirements, and workplace safety procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities related to laboratory procedures, testing methods, product quality, and manufacturing processes.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical problem-solving

Effective communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Chemistry/materials science education preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Job description

JennChem seeks a Quality Control Technician in Pittsburgh, PA to support chemists and manufacturing by performing routine laboratory testing and recording results. You will help ensure products meet established specifications and quality standards.

The role emphasizes adherence to standardized procedures, careful observation, and effective communication with production teams. Candidates should have basic chemistry knowledge, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced