QC Lab Technician Job Description
QC lab technician
provides assistance and, as necessary, project leadership, for the selection, qualification and validation of new or modified QC laboratory analytical instruments, test equipment, and test methods.
QC Lab Technician Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective QC lab technician job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included QC lab technician job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Understand and follow procedures of the department for proper calibration and use of lab equipment and instruments
Review and report analytical data
The incumbent is assigned duties according to specified procedures and receives detailed instructions on new projects or assignments
Perform routine lab testing with accurate and timely recording of test results into the SAP Quality Management module and utilize lab reference materials and resources for testing
Coordinate the retain sample storage system for the site
Assist Q.C
Participate as a member of the QC lab team to outline work schedules and priorities
Ensure that all computer generated reports are maintained and monitored on a consistent basis
Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for the care, handling and storage of food products
Conducts routine tests and analyses of product or feedstock samples to determine quality and reliability during manufacturing or product development
QC Lab Technician Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for QC Lab Technician
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: ACI, FDOT, HMA, TTB, CAPA, ASTM
Education for QC Lab Technician
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the QC lab technician job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Chemistry, Science, Biology, Technical, Associates, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Education, Manufacturing, Industrial
Skills for QC Lab Technician
Desired skills for QC lab technician include:
Lab equipment
Laboratory equipment for raw material
Processes
Test methods
Liquid and finished products
Various laboratory instrumentation
Laboratory procedures
Microsoft Excel and Word
Procedures necessary to perform and interpret tests and to generate immunohematology test results
Food safety and HACCP systems
Desired experience for QC lab technician includes:
Maintain lab instruments, equipment and apparatus in good condition
SAP entry of analytical values, SAP transactions as required by QA
Participate in customer complaint and process incident investigations
Participate in WISE Observation program
Ensure that proper waste disposal policies are followed
Follow all preset safety guidelines
QC Lab Technician Examples
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QC Lab Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of QC lab technician. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for QC lab technician
- Participate in all job related and safety related training as required
- Technician must visually observe any defect or bad skew from samples brought into the lab
- Enter test results into computer daily
- Issue defect notifications on out of specification results
- The lab technician will assist on reviewing and grading data according to quality standards
- Perform other tasks as assigned by Lab Supervisor
- Utilize the Scientific Investigations Method through the course of daily work
- Efficiently perform testing data entry
- Performs routine testing of all products to ensure specifications are met
- Ensure all aspects of the role are executed in a safe manner
Qualifications for QC lab technician
- Work on a rotating shift schedule
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ) and learning new computer software systems
- Associate’s degree with a minimum of 3 years laboratory or related laboratory experience OR Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Microbiology or related Life sciences discipline
- Knowledge of types of construction materials (aggregates/concrete)
- 1-2 years aggregates/concrete experience
- Must be able to read and understand technical manuals and perform tests as required
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Our innovative and growing company is looking for a QC lab technician. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for QC lab technician
- Ensure good customer relations
- Perform daily concrete tests and ensure that testing results are communicated to the appropriate party
- Assist with the investigation and testing of new raw material sources and products
- Maintain a log book of all testing conducted at the plant and on-site, all concrete related observations throughout your shift
- Perform investigation of contaminated products
- Ensure lab area is kept clean and audit-ready
- Perform sample prep and analytical testing on raw materials, in-process, and finished product
- Keep lab chemicals and glassware organized, clean, and tidy
- Maintain documentation of products inventory and testing in production journal
- Maintain quality standards for bulk and raw materials
Qualifications for QC lab technician
- HMA Level II and/or ACI Level I a plus
- Occasional weekends and rotating shifts
- Proactive in SAFETY and works well in a team
- AS/BS in chemistry or biochemistry
- Perform required safety audits per the Augusta Plant yearly audit plan
- Attend plant-wide safety/wellness sessions
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QC Lab Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a QC lab technician. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for QC lab technician
- Maintain retained samples inventory & area
- Reviews revised SOP’s, Specifications and PCO’s (related documents)
- Sets up and performs destructive and nondestructive tests, inspections on materials, parts, or products to measure performance, life, or material characteristics
- Issues certificate of analysis/conformance when required
- Assists in maintaining sample supply program
- Completes special projects and work requests
- Documents complaint information and customer return reviews
- Plans and executes approved goals with continuous improvements
- Routinely verifies accuracy & calibration status of equipment
- Performs periodic testing – , skip-lot testing – in a timely manner
Qualifications for QC lab technician
- Complete all required CBTs on time
- Participate in PSM, PHA, and PSSR field reviews, Follow-Up Incident investigations as needed
- Know the environmental permit limits for your assigned plant (air, waste water, storm water)
- AS/BS degree Chemistry
- 3rd shift hours
- Plus would be anyone who has experience writing SOPs
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QC Lab Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of QC lab technician. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for QC lab technician
- Performs regular audits of Device History Records
- Perform OOS investigations accurately and in a timely manner
- Complete acquaintance with the understanding of the general and detailed aspects of the job, and their practical applications to problems and situations ordinarily encountered
- Works under broad general instructions and limited supervision
- Must efficiently perform testing data entry
- Prepare chemical solutions and media required for laboratory testing
- Test raw materials and customer products
- Prepare data summaries of tested products, instrument comparisons
- Assist with the customer complaint resolution process
- Capture necessary details to allow for a complete investigation of customer concerns
Qualifications for QC lab technician
- BS Microbiology, Biology, or Chemistry
- Min 1 year quality experience (food safety, HACCP systems, culture process and co-products preferred)
- Ability to stand for long periods of time and walk on uneven terrain
- Minimum of 1 year experience in an analytical or wet chemistry laboratory techniques
- Analytical instrumentation experience in ICP, ICP-MS preferred
- Ability to handle Hazardous Chemicals
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QC Lab Technician Job Description
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of QC lab technician. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for QC lab technician
- Assist activities related to ISO compliance and customer audits
- Update all related quality policies, manuals, and work instructions as needed
- Trend and analyze quality data
- Update specifications, furnish cards, BOM’s, as necessary
- Perform variety of physical and laboratory quality tests on samples
- Generate COAs using the test results and data
- Work with inks, pigments or presscake
- Flush color, flushed pigment of simply flush
- Flush color to approved standards and set parameters
- Enter test results, record data using a computer and technical evaluation records
Qualifications for QC lab technician
- Review/perform required safety audits, JSA’s and What-if scenarios
- BA/BS Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry
- Possess 2 years- experience working in quality control and a high school diploma or equivalent
- Must meet assessment requirements for the plant
- Must complete ASQ CQIA in 90 days and ASQ Certified Quality Technician in 180 days
- 2-5 years quality testing experience in a chemistry environment Required (or bachelors degree entry level)