Quality Lab Technician: Hybrid Role & Growth Opportunities

Wacker Chemical Corporation; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Education Assistance Program

Career development and advancement

Flexible hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

WACKER is seeking a Lab Technician-Quality in Allentown, PA to conduct testing and analyses of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods to ensure quality standards. The role supports manufacturing, R&D, and QA by generating and documenting results and maintaining equipment.

The successful candidate will contribute to investigations, continuous improvement, and data integrity, while adhering to GMP and ISO requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of laboratory/quality control experience preferred.
• Experience in silicone, polymer, medical device, cosmetic, chemical, or specialty materials industries desirable.
• Understanding of laboratory testing techniques and analytical equipment.
• Knowledge of quality systems, GMP, and ISO requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory testing, inspections, and analyses of materials to ensure quality standards.
• Support manufacturing, research and development, and quality assurance activities by documenting test results and maintaining equipment.
• Record, review, and report laboratory data using software systems and good documentation practices.
• Collect, prepare, and test samples for analysis; calibrate laboratory instruments.
• Assist with investigations, nonconformances, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain laboratory safety and quality requirements; participate in process validation and qualification activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data integrity

Written communication

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in Chemistry, Biology, Material Science, or Chemical Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic data management systems

Job description

WACKER is seeking a Lab Technician-Quality in Allentown, PA to conduct testing and analyses of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods to ensure quality standards. The role supports manufacturing, R&D, and QA by generating and documenting results and maintaining equipment.

The successful candidate will contribute to investigations, continuous improvement, and data integrity, while adhering to GMP and ISO requirements.