Qualtiy Lab Technician

Airswift; Etowah (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a Quality Lab Technician in Etowah, TN to support production with in-process and final product testing ensuring compliance with specifications. The role involves sample collection, data entry, instrument calibration, and maintaining a safe laboratory environment.

Responsibilities include test execution, data management, calibration, waste handling, lab safety, and participation in audits (ISO9001, Halal, Kosher). Strong attention to detail and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field is required or preferred.
• Experience in a production or analytical lab is advantageous.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with ability to interpret data.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process, raw material, and final product testing per established methods.
• Collect and label samples from production and storage areas with proper handling.
• Document analyses clearly in lab notes and databases.
• Input test data into shared drives to ensure traceability.
• Calibrate, standardize, and maintain instruments per SOPs.
• Manage hazardous waste streams per regulatory and company requirements.
• Participate in lab housekeeping and maintain a safe environment.
• Assist in development and validation of new analytical methods.
• Communicate test results to production and quality teams.
• Support continuous improvement in analytical accuracy, efficiency, and safety.
• Provide audit support (ISO9001, Halal, Kosher, internal/external)

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

MS Excel

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Work schedule is rotating 12 hour nights and days, 7:00 to 7:00

The Qualtiy Lab Technician supports production by performing in-process and final product testing to ensure product quality and compliance with specifications. This role is responsible for accurate documentation, data entry, instrument calibration, and maintaining a safe and organized laboratory environment.

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 and accurately 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.
• Communicates 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)

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Chemistry or a related field is preferred.
• Experience in a production or analytical laboratory environment preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills with the ability to interpret data and make product release decisions independently.
• Effective verbal communication skills, including clear reporting of analytical results to production teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, data entry, and maintaining accurate records to ensure data integrity and traceability.
• Working knowledge of laboratory safety, hazardous waste management, and strict adherence to written procedures and SOPs.
• Commitment to improving testing efficiency, equipment reliability, analytical capability, and overall quality and process understanding.
• Laboratory and production facility setting involving exposure to chemicals and lab equipment.
• Must follow all company safety policies, including the use of required PPE.
• May involve standing for extended periods and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Commitment to elevating safety and environmental compliance.