Quality Lab Technician

REQ Solutions Pvt Ltd; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

REQ Solutions Pvt Ltd in Maple Grove, MN is seeking a hands-on Lab Technician to join our onsite team. You will operate and maintain test equipment, perform routine particulate testing on medical device components, and document results with accuracy.

The role emphasizes basic analytical lab skills, data recording, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure top quality and continuous improvement projects within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• AA degree or equivalent in related discipline.
• 3+ years of related lab experience.
• Analytical lab skills: weighing, pipetting, scientific method.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook).
• Physical ability to lift 35 lbs and stand 8 hours.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain test equipment.
• Perform routine medical device particulate testing for quality results.
• Conduct basic analytical lab tasks: reading a meniscus, pipetting, balance use, stir plate.
• Gather and record data, analyze results, and report test results.
• Troubleshoot with broad judgment.
• Create and maintain data files and forms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in and outside the plant.
• Identify improvements and participate in continuous improvement projects.
• Assist in developing data sheets, equipment/fixtures, and test methods.
• Support CAPA activities and failure analysis.
• Assist with process and product qualification activities.

Skills

Lab experience

Analytical skills

Documentation

Education

AA Degree or equivalent

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Location: Maple Grove, MN 55369

Onsite Role

Responsibilities:

• Chemistry/Biology experience.
• Operate and maintain test equipment.
• Will work within a high-performance cross-functional team performing routine medical device particulate testing ensuring delivery of the highest quality result to the customer.
• Employ basic analytical lab skills such as reading a meniscus, pipetting, using a balance, using a stir plate etc.
• Performs routine testing assignments requiring basic interpretation of established procedures.
• Gather and record data, analyze results and verify & report test results.
• Assignments require broad judgment in troubleshooting.
• Create and maintain data files and forms.
• Communicate with a wide variety of personnel in and outside of the plant.
• Identify areas of improvement and participate in continuous improvement projects.
• Use documentation systems to research information and generate Change Requests.
• Assist in developing and qualify data sheets, equipment/fixtures, visual standards, and test methods.
• Initiate, investigate, and assist in generation and completion of NCEPs and DDAs.
• Assist with product failure analysis.
• Communicate testing results to teams.
• Assist engineers in failure analysis and CAPA activities, including assignment as a CAPA project member.
• Support process and product qualification activities.
• Perform “special” quality initiatives with guidance.

Education/Experience:

• AA Degree or equivalent work experience in related discipline and 3+ year of related experience.
• Prior experience in a lab environment including analytical laboratory skills (weighing, pipetting, scientific method, etc.).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) is required.
• Must be physically able to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for 8 hours.

Preferred:

• DV test protocol training and execution experience
• Prior experience in test documentation through lab notebooks or reports.
• Experience in medical device industry preferably testing medical devices.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing and fulfilling documentation requirements.