QC Lab Technician

Industrial QC/QA Lab Technician

Sirius Staffing is seeking an industrial QC/QA Lab Technician for a long-term contract opportunity in Little Rock, AR. This position will support quality control and production operations by collecting samples, performing laboratory testing, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Previous experience in an industrial lab or manufacturing site is highly preferred. Rate: $26/hr + PTO & Holiday Pay Benefits Offered

Schedule:

• Training: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
• After Training: DuPont rotating shift schedule, including day and night shifts. 4 on/4 off/3 on/3 off and continuously rotates. Must be able to work both day and night shift.

Responsibilities:

• Collect and perform quality control testing on samples every four hours and as needed.
• Prepare samples and conduct composite analyses.
• Perform chemical, analytical, and physical testing using laboratory instrumentation and established testing methods.
• Assist with preparing and shipping samples to customers and external testing facilities.
• Communicate testing progress, results, and quality concerns to Production Supervisors.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, testing documentation, and data.
• Troubleshoot laboratory equipment and report downtime or unusual conditions to supervisors.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.
• Follow established safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Collaborate with production and laboratory teams to support daily operations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; additional education or a degree in a science-related field preferred.
• Minimum 6 months of experience in an industrial laboratory, manufacturing, or production environment preferred.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory procedures, quality control, or analytical testing preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic computer applications.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and understand testing instructions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced industrial environment.
• Willingness to transition from a standard weekday training schedule to rotating day and night shifts.
• Commitment to workplace safety, quality standards, and accurate documentation.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb stairs or ladders, and perform repetitive movements throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Manual dexterity to handle laboratory samples, instruments, and equipment.
• Ability to distinguish colors, read testing instruments, and perform tasks requiring close visual attention.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, steel-toe boots, hard hats, hearing protection, and respirators as necessary.
• Ability to work safely in an industrial laboratory and production environment.

Sirius Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.