QA - Analytical Micro Lab Technician I

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Regular - FT NE Hourly Full-Time Technical Murfreesboro, TN, US

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you a detail-oriented lab professional who thrives in a fast-paced quality environment? Schwan Cosmetics USA is looking for an Analytical/Micro Lab Technician I to join our Quality Assurance team. In this hands-on role, you'll use cutting-edge analytical instruments to test and approve products — from raw materials to finished goods — ensuring every product meets the highest standards of quality and safety.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Routine Lab Testing (65%) Perform chemical, sensory, and instrument-based testing on bulk production batches, raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods Use mechanical and electronic equipment to identify product imperfections and nonconformities Make approval/rejection decisions based on client specifications and Schwan Cosmetics quality standards Data Analysis & Interpretation (15%) Compile and interpret analytical data from product sample testing Support Product Development with special request analyses Participate in LEAN and Kaizen continuous improvement initiatives Apply root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action processes Conduct scheduled equipment calibration to ensure measurement accuracy Other Duties (5%) Perform additional duties as assigned

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Required: Lab experience required: Minimum 1 year in an analytical, microbiological, or QA/QC laboratory setting Minimum 2 years of manufacturing or equivalent experience High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent work experience) Proficiency with common laboratory instruments and testing tools Basic chemistry knowledge, math skills, and US-to-metric unit conversion Strong English proficiency — reading, writing, and communication Must pass a basic color discrimination test Preferred: Bachelor's degree in biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related science field Hands-on experience with HPLC, FTIR, DSC, pH meters, viscometers, micrometers, calipers, hot plates, pull force testing, break strength testing, and/or water titration equipment

TECHNICAL SKILLS & INSTRUMENTATION

Candidates with experience in any of the following are strongly encouraged to apply: HPLC | FTIR | DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimeter) | pH Meters | Viscometers | Melting Point Apparatus | Micrometers & Calipers | Pull Force & Break Strength Testing | Karl Fischer Titration | Sensory & Visual Inspection

KEY COMPETENCIES

Critical Thinking | Problem Solving | Attention to Detail | Data Interpretation | Team Collaboration | Clear Communication | Decision Making | Equipment Calibration #J-18808-Ljbffr Schwan-Cosmetics