Quality Lab Technician — In-Process & Compliance

ACTalent; Etowah (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

ACTalent is seeking a Quality Lab Technician to support production with in-process and final product testing, accurate documentation, and instrument calibration in a fully onsite Etowah, TN facility.

The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret data for product release decisions. Safety, waste management, and SOP adherence are emphasized throughout daily tasks.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Chemistry or related field preferred.
• Experience in production or analytical lab environment preferred.
• Strong analytical and detail-oriented skills with ability to interpret data and make release decisions independently.
• Effective verbal communication; report analytical results to production teams.
• Proficiency in Excel, data entry, and maintaining accurate records for data traceability.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process, raw material, and final product testing according to established methods and quality standards.
• Collect and label samples from production and storage areas, ensuring representative sampling and proper handling.
• Document all analyses clearly in laboratory notes and electronic databases.
• Input and maintain test data in shared drives to ensure traceability and data integrity.
• Perform instrument calibration, standardization, and routine maintenance according to SOPs.
• Monitor and manage laboratory hazardous waste streams, ensuring proper labeling, collection, and disposal per regulatory and company requirements.
• Participate in lab housekeeping, ensuring a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Assist in the development and validation of new analytical methods as needed.
• Communicate test results promptly to production and quality teams.
• Support continuous improvement efforts in analytical accuracy, efficiency, and safety.
• Provide support during audits (ISO9001, Halal, Kosher, internal, and external)

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Documentation

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

Excel

Job description

ACTalent is seeking a Quality Lab Technician to support production with in-process and final product testing, accurate documentation, and instrument calibration in a fully onsite Etowah, TN facility.

The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret data for product release decisions. Safety, waste management, and SOP adherence are emphasized throughout daily tasks.