Quality Lab Technician - Materials QC & R&D Support

EmergencyMD; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Mactac in Columbus, Indiana is seeking a Quality Lab Technician to perform QC testing of raw materials, compounds, and coated products using standard laboratory equipment and established methods.

You will support Quality and R&D through routine tests and audits, review customer returns, and assist with plant trials. The role requires adherence to specifications, independent work capability, and US work authorization.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; two-year degree preferred with emphasis on Math and Chemistry.
• 1–3 years of experience in a lab setting or in a quality role.
• Valid driver's license.
• Verbal and written communication skills to interact with all levels of personnel.
• Working knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to interpret and apply finished product engineering specifications.
• Ability to work independently.
• Legal authorization to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Utilizing standard laboratory equipment and methods to perform laboratory testing of physical properties of various raw materials, compounds and coated products.
• Following prescribed test methods with standard equipment of moderate complexity in preparation and evaluation of materials and products.
• Performing routine QC laboratory tests to determine physical properties and performance.
• Performing additional testing in support of the Quality department, including claims assessment.
• Performing additional testing in support of the R&D department, including assisting with plant trials by testing samples in the lab during a trial run.
• Supporting operations with QC testing including retesting of product on hold for quality defects.
• Reviewing MRA customer returns as part of the claims analysis, dispositioning and placing finished goods on hold as required.
• Incoming inspection of purchased products as required.
• Docking audits for finished goods.
• Auditing SOPs and checklists as part of the corrective action process.
• Performs other duties as needed and assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Lab testing

Math & Chemistry

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independence

US work authorization

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Two-year degree preferred

Tools

PCs & Office suite

Job description

Mactac in Columbus, Indiana is seeking a Quality Lab Technician to perform QC testing of raw materials, compounds, and coated products using standard laboratory equipment and established methods.

You will support Quality and R&D through routine tests and audits, review customer returns, and assist with plant trials. The role requires adherence to specifications, independent work capability, and US work authorization.