Job Summary Required Qualifications and Skills
We are seeking a Quality Control Technician for a contract opportunity in Pittsburg, CA. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented laboratory professional with hands-on experience in chemical, manufacturing, or production quality control testing.
The Quality Control Technician will test raw materials, in-process samples, and finished goods to ensure products meet established specifications, formulas, safety standards, and quality requirements. This position offers the opportunity to work in a structured chemical laboratory environment supporting product integrity, regulatory readiness, and continuous improvement.
This is a great opportunity for someone who values accuracy, safety, teamwork, and consistency. The work environment emphasizes strong procedures, supportive technical teams, collaboration with R&D, and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards in a manufacturing setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform quality control testing on raw materials, in-process materials, and finished goods according to established specifications and procedures.
- Record, calculate, analyze, and report test results using SAP, Microsoft Excel, and laboratory documentation systems.
- Maintain accurate quality records, lab documentation, and compliance with standard operating procedures and QC Standard Laboratory Procedures.
- Operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment to ensure accurate and reliable test results.
- Support out-of-specification investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, customer complaints, audits, and regulatory inspections.
- Follow all safety, health, and environmental requirements, including proper PPE usage, chemical handling procedures, OSHA compliance, and 5S lab organization practices.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay Rate: $24.00 to $26.50 per hour.
- Schedule: 2nd shift, Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM.
- Job Type: Contract/Temporary.
- Work Environment: Chemical laboratory handling adhesives, reagents, and materials.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand and walk frequently, and work extended shifts as needed.
- Perform hands-on QC testing for raw materials, in-process samples, and finished goods in a manufacturing laboratory environment.
- Document, calculate, and report lab results accurately using SAP, Microsoft Excel, and quality documentation systems.
- Maintain laboratory equipment, perform calibration activities, and follow QC lab procedures.
- Support quality investigations, audits, customer complaints, and corrective action processes.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- 3 to 5 years of experience in a manufacturing quality control testing environment preferred.
- Experience working in a chemical laboratory, adhesives environment, or similar technical production setting.
- Proficiency with SAP or a similar ERP system for data entry, reporting, and quality documentation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for data entry, calculations, tracking, and reporting.
- Knowledge of laboratory equipment operation, equipment calibration, QC procedures, and documentation standards.
- Strong understanding of mathematical and statistical techniques used in product testing and data interpretation.
- Commitment to safety standards, OSHA compliance, chemical handling requirements, and proper PPE usage.
- Excellent communication, organization, accuracy, teamwork, and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while meeting deadlines and maintaining reliable attendance.
- Flexibility to work overtime or shift changes as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 to 3 or more years of experience using SAP or a similar ERP system in a quality control or manufacturing environment.
- 2 to 3 or more years of experience using Microsoft Excel for lab data tracking, calculations, and reporting.
- 2 or more years of experience with laboratory equipment operation and calibration.
- 2 or more years of experience with statistical analysis or quality data interpretation.
- Previous experience handling chemicals such as toluene and other reagents in a controlled laboratory environment.
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