Quality Laboratory Technician

tsu.edu; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision & supplemental

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Top-notch training

Team-focused culture

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

tsu.edu is seeking a Quality Laboratory Technician to join our team in Houston. You will test products, analyze results, inspect materials, and maintain quality documentation in a fast-paced chemical manufacturing environment.

This hands-on role involves testing raw materials and finished products, conducting chemical analyses, and collaborating with production and quality teams to uphold GMP standards. If you value accuracy and problem-solving, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow procedures precisely while juggling multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• 2+ years of chemical manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing and visual inspections to ensure products meet specifications.
• Test raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products.
• Conduct chemical testing, including concentration analysis, specific gravity, and titration.
• Verify raw materials and formulas against setup and batch sheets.
• Create, maintain, and update formulas, batch sheets, and quality documentation.
• Accurately record testing procedures, results, and findings.
• Organize, label, store, and ship product samples.
• Analyze data and prepare clear reports for management.
• Support R&D activities related to formulations, processes, manufacturing, and quality.
• Maintain RO water testing and documentation
• Support quality assurance testing methods and records
• Maintain laboratory equipment, calibration logs, and work records
• Keep the laboratory clean, organized, and GMP compliant
• Partner with production and quality teams to keep daily operations moving
• Identify and report nonconformance issues and safety concerns
• Follow company quality procedures and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)

Skills

Accuracy

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Testing protocols

Documentation

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Independent worker

Verbal and written communication

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Laboratory equipment knowledge

Job description

Bring Your Quality Skills and Join Our Team!

Are you detail-driven, analytical, and passionate about getting things right? Ready for a hands-on role where the work you do makes a real impact?

We're looking for a Quality Laboratory Technician to join our team and help ensure our products consistently meet high standards for quality, safety, and performance.

In this role, you won't be sitting behind a desk all day. You'll be testing products, analyzing results, inspecting materials, maintaining quality documentation, and partnering with production and quality teams in a fast-paced chemical manufacturing environment.

If you enjoy solving problems, working with data, and taking pride in quality work, we want to hear from you!

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Monday-Thursday | 7:00 AM-5:30 PM | Overtime as needed
• Medical, dental, vision & supplemental insurance options
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid vacation & holidays
• Top-notch training
• Team-focused culture
• Career growth opportunities

What You'll Do

• As a Quality Laboratory Technician, you'll play an important role in keeping quality at the center of our manufacturing operation.
• You'll:
• Perform laboratory testing and visual inspections to ensure products meet specifications
• Test raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products
• Conduct chemical testing, including concentration analysis, specific gravity, and titration
• Verify raw materials and formulas against setup and batch sheets
• Create, maintain, and update formulas, batch sheets, and quality documentation
• Accurately record testing procedures, results, and findings
• Organize, label, store, and ship product samples
• Analyze data and prepare clear reports for management
• Support R&D activities related to formulations, processes, manufacturing, and quality
• Maintain RO water testing and documentation
• Support quality assurance testing methods and recordsMaintain laboratory equipment, calibration logs, and work records
• Keep the laboratory clean, organized, and GMP compliant
• Partner with production and quality teams to keep daily operations moving
• Identify and report nonconformance issues and safety concerns
• Follow company quality procedures and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)

What Will Help You Succeed

• We're looking for someone who brings accuracy, initiative, and a can-do attitude to the job.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to follow procedures precisely while juggling multiple priorities
• Strong time-management skills and a proactive mindset
• Solid math skills, including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Confidence with computer data entry and documentation
• The ability to work independently and take initiative
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• 2+ years of chemical manufacturing experience preferred

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• This is an onsite, hands-on position that includes time in both the laboratory and manufacturing environment.
• Working in a fast-paced chemical manufacturing facility
• Moving between offices, labs, meeting areas, and production spaces, including stairs
• Working around varying noise levels
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.

Ready to Put Your Skills to Work?

If you're someone who notices the details others miss, takes pride in accuracy, and wants to be part of a team committed to quality, this could be the opportunity for you.