Quality Control Technician II - Lab Testing & QA

Ascent Chemicals; Danville (VA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Ascent Industries Co. is seeking a Quality Control Technician II in Danville, VA to perform routine QA testing and maintain calibration of lab equipment. The role supports data integrity and process quality across production lines.

Requirements include at least 2 years in a technical field and a high school diploma. A vocational certification is preferred. The position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within the QA team.

Qualifications

• Requires 2 years of relevant professional experience.
• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Ability to perform defined technical tasks with a moderate degree of autonomy.
• Vocational degree/certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts routine and moderately complex quality assurance tests on materials, samples, and laboratory equipment to verify compliance with specifications and operating standards.
• Performs functional tests, measurements, and verification activities to confirm equipment working order, test reliability, and adherence to defined quality requirements.
• Calibrates and maintains laboratory equipment according to established schedules and procedures to support accurate, repeatable, and reliable testing results.
• Evaluates test data and equipment performance to identify basic trends, inconsistencies, or out-of-specification results requiring follow-up or corrective action.
• Troubleshoots common testing and equipment issues by inspecting conditions, reviewing procedures, and applying standard corrective methods within established guidelines.
• Documents testing methods, results, calibration activities, deviations, and corrective actions in accordance with laboratory recordkeeping requirements.
• Supports investigations of nonconforming results by gathering data, verifying test conditions, and assisting with retesting or equipment checks as needed.
• Coordinates with laboratory, operations, quality, and maintenance personnel to communicate findings, clarify requirements, and maintain efficient workflow continuity.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality control

Laboratory testing

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Vocational Degree/Certification

Job description

Ascent Industries Co. is seeking a Quality Control Technician II in Danville, VA to perform routine QA testing and maintain calibration of lab equipment. The role supports data integrity and process quality across production lines.

Requirements include at least 2 years in a technical field and a high school diploma. A vocational certification is preferred. The position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within the QA team.