New 
Lab Technician
 QPS Employment Group | |
 United States, Iowa, Fredericksburg | |
 Oct 07, 2026 | |
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Position Title: Lab Technician
Wage: Based on Experience Shift: 2nd Hours: 2:45pm-11:15pm (Mon-Fri) Join a dynamic manufacturing team where you'll operate, maintain, and optimize equipment in a high-quality production environment. We value precision, efficiency, and safety, and offer opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while consistently meeting production goals. Lab Technician Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Perform laboratory testing and quality control procedures to ensure products meet quality, safety, and food-grade standards. - Collect and prepare product samples for testing, quality control, release testing, and retention. - Perform microbiological, moisture, pH, titration, color, melt point, iodine, acid value, and other required testing. - Conduct environmental testing and collect swabs to verify sanitation and cleanliness. - Perform pre-operational inspections and routine plant inspections for cleanliness and sanitation. - Monitor sanitation activities and review cleaning logs to ensure procedures are completed correctly. - Maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, samples, records, and documentation. - Perform routine calibration and limited troubleshooting of laboratory instruments. - Analyze test results, document findings, and prepare reports, summaries, and other required documentation. - Prepare samples and shipping labels for customers and outside laboratories. - Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment, including washing and drying glassware. - Assist with training entry-level employees on quality control procedures and protocols. - Communicate with production personnel and management regarding quality, safety, sanitation, and testing results. - Assist with continuous improvement efforts related to quality, products, and procedures. - Perform other duties as assigned. Lab Technician Requirements: - Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, reach, push, pull, and handle materials throughout the workday. - Ability to work in both a laboratory/office setting and on the manufacturing floor. - Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs. in the laboratory setting. - Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs. and move heavier materials with mechanical assistance. - Ability to climb stairs and ladders and safely maneuver throughout the manufacturing facility. - Ability to operate and work around laboratory equipment and measuring instruments. - Ability to work in environments that may be loud, warm, humid, dusty, or have odors and debris. - Ability to properly wear required PPE, including safety glasses, gloves, hair nets, hearing protection, dust masks, smocks, and other protective equipment. - Ability to safely work around products that may contain allergens. - High School Diploma or equivalent required. - 1-3 years of manufacturing experience preferred. - Previous quality control and/or laboratory experience preferred. - Strong attention to detail and accuracy. - Ability to read, understand, and follow detailed procedures and instructions. - Strong organizational and multitasking skills. - Ability to analyze information and use effective problem-solving skills. - Ability to work independently while also communicating effectively with production personnel and management. - Ability to maintain accurate records and complete detailed written documentation. - Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel. IND098 About us: QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately! Why Work with QPS? - Access to sought-after positions with leading employers - Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers and we will never ask you to pay a fee! Please note that QPS Employment Group may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. | |