Technician, QA

Hawthorne Gardening Co.; Marysville (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

401(k) with 7.5% match

Stock purchase program at 15% discount

Wellness reimbursement

Fertility/adoption assistance

Family leave up to 18 weeks

Job summary

Scotts Miracle-Gro is seeking an hourly laboratory technician in Marysville, WA, to support analytical workflows and product release. You will gather and prep samples, perform spectrophotometric and chromatographic analyses, and maintain lab data in SAP. The role includes instrument calibration, housekeeping, and timely reporting to operations.

The position offers weekly pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth within a fast-paced, diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience handling routine lab workflows and data entry in SAP.

Responsibilities

• Gather and prepare samples for chemical analysis.
• Analyze samples via spectrophotometric, chromatographic, and wet chemistry techniques.
• Record laboratory information in SAP for product release.
• Report results to operations.
• Perform daily calibration and preventive maintenance on lab instruments.
• Complete housekeeping and 5S tasks.
• Keep all laboratory data management records up to date.
• Complete special projects and reports as assigned.

Skills

Sample preparation

Chemical analysis

Spectrophotometric / chromatographic /

Tools

SAP

Job description

Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace.

This hourly role follows the Scotts/Hawthorne step pay progression scale and typically starts at $29.40 per hour and is paid weekly. Scotts/Hawthorne will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location.

In this role you will:

• Gather and prepare samples for chemical analysis.
• Analyze samples via spectrophotometric, chromatographic, and wet chemistry techniques.
• Record laboratory information in SAP for product release.
• Report results to operations.
• Perform daily calibration and preventive maintenance on lab instruments.
• Complete housekeeping and 5S tasks.
• Keep all laboratory data management records up to date.
• Complete special projects and reports as assigned.

What we do for you (just to name a few cool ones):

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, holidays, vacation and sick time benefits available within a month of your start date
• Healthcare navigation, advocacy and support
• 401(k) company match up to 7.5% with immediate participation and vesting
• Ability to purchase company stock at a 15% discounted price from market value
• $600 annual wellness reimbursement program
• Up to $30,000 to help cover the cost of fertility treatments, adoption or surrogacy
• Up to 18 weeks of time away to support your growing family

* Eligibility for the above benefits may vary based on full-time/part-time status or additional factors.

Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug free workplace.

EEO/AA Employer/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity