Quality Lab Scientist - QC & Continuous Improvement

Henkel; Brandon (SD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Work-Life Balance

401k matching

Employee share plan

Annual performance bonus

Service awards

Student loan reimbursement

Career Growth

Job summary

Henkel's Adhesive Technologies unit is seeking a quality-focused professional to perform QC testing on raw materials, in-process and finished products, and to document results with rigor.

You will develop and execute testing methods, generate technical reports, and support investigations including customer complaints and corrective actions, while maintaining a clean, compliant lab environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree not required but preferred in a scientific field; HSD required.
• Experience in a quality laboratory, manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and core tools; experience with root cause analysis and investigations.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma and DMAIC methodologies.
• Understanding regulatory requirements, risk assessment, HACCP and EHS standards.
• Strong analytical, communication and organizational skills with cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Perform QC testing on incoming materials, in-process materials and finished products to ensure quality.
• Analyze, document results and maintain laboratory records.
• Develop and execute lab testing methods; generate reports and maintain documentation.
• Support quality investigations including customer complaints and corrective actions.
• Maintain samples and keep a clean, safe lab environment.
• Identify process improvements and participate in quality/compliance projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Quality core tools

Root cause analysis

Incident investigation

Job description

Henkel's Adhesive Technologies unit is seeking a quality-focused professional to perform QC testing on raw materials, in-process and finished products, and to document results with rigor.

You will develop and execute testing methods, generate technical reports, and support investigations including customer complaints and corrective actions, while maintaining a clean, compliant lab environment.