Quality Lab Technician — Fast-Paced Manufacturing (Shift)

Accredo Packaging, Inc.; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Accredo Packaging, Inc. in Sugar Land, TX seeks a Lab Technician to perform routine and non-routine testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products, ensuring quality compliance across production.

You will collect and analyze samples, maintain records, support audits, and assist with root-cause investigations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of laboratory testing methods and quality control processes.
• Strong attention to detail with accurate data collection, documentation, and recordkeeping.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office for data entry, tracking, and reporting.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across production, quality, and operations teams.
• Ability to adapt and work effectively in a fast-paced environment with rotating responsibilities.
• Ability to operate laboratory and analytical testing equipment.
• Experience with GC/MS Headspace, OTR/WVTR systems, DSC, or similar analytical instruments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine testing on raw materials, in process materials, and finished products to ensure quality.
• Collect, prepare, measure, and analyze material samples for laboratory testing.
• Conduct quality inspections across production stages including Extrusion, Press, Converter, and finished goods.
• Operate and maintain laboratory testing equipment according to standard procedures.
• Document test results and maintain accurate laboratory records and tracking systems.
• Identify and report nonconforming materials or products and notify appropriate teams for corrective action.
• Support investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for quality issues.
• Assist with incoming raw material inspections and supplier quality verification.
• Provide quality support across Production, Warehouse, Customer Service, Demand Planning, Stockroom, and Paper operations.
• Participate in internal, customer, and certification audits.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Analytical thinking

Data entry

Communication

Team collaboration

Operating equipment

Education

Associate degree

Tools

GC/MS Headspace

DSC

WVTR systems

Job description

Accredo Packaging, Inc. in Sugar Land, TX seeks a Lab Technician to perform routine and non-routine testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products, ensuring quality compliance across production.

You will collect and analyze samples, maintain records, support audits, and assist with root-cause investigations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Fluency in English is required.