Senior QC Lab Technician - Data-Driven & Mentoring Leader

Randstad USA; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 57,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Flexible Care Options

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking an advanced Quality Control Lab Technician to lead hands-on quality control in a dynamic plastic manufacturing setting. You will troubleshoot process deviations, mentor staff, and drive compliance initiatives impacting operations and customers.

Responsibilities include running material tests, benchmarking, coordinating trials, and performing root-cause investigations while supporting regulatory compliance and training programs for the team.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience OR a Degree/Certificate in Science.
• Forklift Certification - preferred if through OSHA-accredited trainer.
• Product Lab Testing and material performance assessments.
• Competitor benchmarking and development opportunities.
• Root cause analysis and preventative action implementations.

Responsibilities

• Run comprehensive plastic material and performance assessments (thickness, strength, impact, clarity).
• Coordinate testing protocols for new material formulations and client trials.
• Analyze market products for performance benchmarks and opportunities.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing defects and process deviations with production teams.
• Lead and mentor floor operators and junior lab technicians on testing procedures.
• Support regulatory compliance and maintain SQS Certification and food safety standards.

Skills

Quality Control

Quality Testing

Root-Cause Analysis

Training & Mentoring

Forklift Ops

Inventory Management

Data Entry

Incident Investigation

Lab Testing

Inspection

Education

Bachelors

Job description

Randstad USA is seeking an advanced Quality Control Lab Technician to lead hands-on quality control in a dynamic plastic manufacturing setting. You will troubleshoot process deviations, mentor staff, and drive compliance initiatives impacting operations and customers.

Responsibilities include running material tests, benchmarking, coordinating trials, and performing root-cause investigations while supporting regulatory compliance and training programs for the team.