Quality Assurance Technician

Lab - Quality Assurance TechnicianJoin our team as a Quality Assurance Technician, where you will utilize lab equipment to test finished products and components, ensuring they meet specified parameters. In this role, you will conduct multiple process checks across production, packaging, and warehousing functions, as well as set up and calibrate HPLC and GC testing equipment.ResponsibilitiesUtilize lab equipment to test finished products and components to ensure they are within specified parameters.Conduct multiple process checks throughout production, packaging, and warehousing.Set up and calibrate HPLC and GC testing equipment.Receive, document, and communicate batch testing results for clients into specified systems.Analyze and report quality results to supervisor/manager.Perform physical property testing using instrumentation.Provide independent oversight of lab processes, verifying compliance with company standards and policies.Perform other duties as assigned.Essential SkillsProficiency in Chemistry and experience with HPLC and GC.Understanding of GMP, QA, and QC processes.Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related life science field is highly preferred.Alternatively, at least 6 months of experience in a production/quality lab setting.High School diploma is required.Additional Skills & QualificationsStrong communication skills for interactions with operations, leadership, and plant management.Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced setting.Must have strong visual acuity; color blindness or vision issues may disqualify.Work EnvironmentWork in a manufacturing/plant setting with a dynamic lab environment. Be comfortable working around moving mechanical parts and in conditions that may include wet or humid environments, exposure to fumes, airborne particles, or chemicals, and outdoor weather while walking between buildings. The position may require standing for extended periods and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally. The job operates on 1st shift (7 AM - 3:30 PM) or 2nd shift (2 PM - 10:30 PM), Monday through Friday, with some Saturday coverage required during peak season (MarchMay). Training will initially be on the 1st shift for one month. Employees are provided with a navy jumpsuit uniform and must wear closed-toe shoes.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Des Moines, IA.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.75/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)