Quality & Lab Excellence Specialist

Omya; Superior (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Omya USA–AZ production facility seeks a Quality & Laboratory Specialist to support laboratory operations, product quality, and quality system activities. The role blends hands-on testing with coordination of QA programs across materials, processes, and regulatory standards.

The position supports production, continuous improvement, and audit readiness, requiring attention to detail and collaboration across departments in a manufacturing setting serving industrial, food-grade, and pharmaceutical

Qualifications

• Associate's, Technical Diploma, or Bachelor's in Chemistry, Biology, Laboratory Science, Quality Management, Chemical Technology, or related field.
• 3–5 years in laboratory, quality control/assurance, or related manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with GMP, GLP, HACCP, ISO, or similar standards is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products.
• Support production with timely testing and reporting; maintain traceable test data.
• Assist with batch release activities and related documentation.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Maintain laboratory organization and compliance with procedures.
• Coordinate and maintain testing programs, calibration, and waste management.
• Support quality management systems, SOPs, internal audits, and investigations.
• Assist with data reporting, KPI tracking, and trend analysis.
• Provide training and technical support within laboratory and quality teams.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality systems

GMP/GLP knowledge

Data integrity

LIMS proficiency

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree

Technical Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry/Biology

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Omya USA–AZ production facility seeks a Quality & Laboratory Specialist to support laboratory operations, product quality, and quality system activities. The role blends hands-on testing with coordination of QA programs across materials, processes, and regulatory standards.

The position supports production, continuous improvement, and audit readiness, requiring attention to detail and collaboration across departments in a manufacturing setting serving industrial, food-grade, and pharmaceutical