Quality Lab Technician – Chemistry & Data

KIK Consumer Products; Palm Coast (FL); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

KIK Consumer Products is seeking a QC Technician 2 for the day shift in Florida. The role involves performing analytical and physical tests on materials and finished goods, owning documentation, and communicating results to production and quality teams.

Ideal candidate has 2+ years in a manufacturing QA setting, reads technical docs, and is proficient in Excel/Word. The job supports safety programs and a comprehensive benefits package. The position offers an hourly rate of $21.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• 2+ years of quality, lab, or QA experience in a manufacturing or chemical environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, product specifications, drawings, and SOPs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word for data entry, trending, and basic reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform and complete analytical methods (including titrations and other wet chemistry) in accordance with company procedures and project guidelines, ensuring timely and accurate results.
• Test raw materials and finished products for physical and chemical properties to verify adherence to quality specifications and drawings/specs.
• Document findings, conclusions, and recommendations clearly in lab notebooks, spreadsheets, and quality systems; communicate out-of-spec conditions to production and quality leadership.
• Maintain the Quality Retain / First Sample Retention Program, ensuring correct labeling, storage, and disposition of retains and test samples.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness and organization; order and track lab supplies and reagents as directed.
• Perform routine instrument checks and basic calibrations (balances, pH meters, titration equipment, etc.) and document calibration activities.
• Participate in internal investigations and basic root‑cause analysis for non‑conforming product, documenting test data and supporting corrective actions.
• Audit production in-process inspections, including documentation and adherence to quality control test methods and associated specifications. This includes assisting in addressing production quality defects and escalating quality events to supervision and Quality Management
• Support safety and housekeeping initiatives, following all lab and plant safety programs.

Skills

QA experience

Attention to detail

Reading technical docs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or chemistry coursework preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

KIK Consumer Products is seeking a QC Technician 2 for the day shift in Florida. The role involves performing analytical and physical tests on materials and finished goods, owning documentation, and communicating results to production and quality teams.

Ideal candidate has 2+ years in a manufacturing QA setting, reads technical docs, and is proficient in Excel/Word. The job supports safety programs and a comprehensive benefits package. The position offers an hourly rate of $21.00 per hour.