Quality Technician: Lead Lab Testing (Day Shift)

KIK Consumer Products; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement savings with employer match

Education assistance

Job summary

KIK Consumer Products is seeking a Quality Technician 1 on 1st Shift to perform analytical and physical tests on raw materials, in‑process, and finished goods. You will own documentation, retain programs, and communicate findings to production and leadership.

The role requires 2+ years in QA or lab in a manufacturing or chemical setting, with strong skills in Excel/Word and precise data reporting. Expect a fast‑paced environment with safety and housekeeping emphasis.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate’s degree or college chemistry coursework strongly preferred.
• Two or more years of quality, lab, or QA experience in a manufacturing or chemical environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, product specifications, drawings, and SOPs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word for data entry, trending, and basic reporting.
• Strong documentation skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tests and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform and complete analytical methods (including titrations and other wet chemistry) in accordance with company procedures and project guidelines, ensuring timely and accurate results.
• Test raw materials and finished products for physical and chemical properties to verify adherence to quality specifications and drawings/specs.
• Document findings, conclusions, and recommendations clearly in lab notebooks, spreadsheets, and quality systems; communicate out‑of‑spec conditions to production and quality leadership.
• Maintain the Quality Retain / First Sample Retention Program, ensuring correct labeling, storage, and disposition of retains and test samples.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness and organization; order and track lab supplies and reagents as directed.
• Perform routine instrument checks and basic calibrations (balances, pH meters, titration equipment, etc.) and document calibration activities.
• Participate in internal investigations and basic root‑cause analysis for non‑conforming product, documenting test data and supporting corrective actions.
• Audit production in‑process inspections, including documentation and adherence to quality control test methods and associated specifications. This includes assisting in addressing production quality defects and escalating quality events to supervision and Quality Management.
• Support safety and housekeeping initiatives, following all lab and plant safety programs.

Skills

Attention to detail

QA experience

Reading technical documents

Excel

Word

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree or college chemistry coursework preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

KIK Consumer Products is seeking a Quality Technician 1 on 1st Shift to perform analytical and physical tests on raw materials, in‑process, and finished goods. You will own documentation, retain programs, and communicate findings to production and leadership.

The role requires 2+ years in QA or lab in a manufacturing or chemical setting, with strong skills in Excel/Word and precise data reporting. Expect a fast‑paced environment with safety and housekeeping emphasis.