QA Technician

The QA Technician supports a dynamic, fast-paced Chemical Analysis Division that provides innovative analytical solutions across industries such as pharmaceutical, food and beverage, environmental, mining, cement, metals, and academic and government sectors. This role helps the team meet daily production schedules and product quality goals by performing tests, inspections, and documentation to ensure products comply with established quality standards. The position requires strong communication, technical, and operational skills, as well as a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams.

• Perform a range of tests and inspections on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to verify compliance with established quality standards.
• Collect and analyze data from quality control activities to identify trends, patterns, and potential quality issues.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date quality assurance documentation, including test records, inspection reports, and other relevant documents.
• Communicate findings clearly and promptly to relevant team members to support timely decision-making and corrective actions.
• Work closely with quality engineers, production personnel, and supervisors to address quality-related concerns and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support the achievement of daily production schedules by ensuring quality checks are completed efficiently and accurately.
• Follow established procedures and documentation practices to ensure consistency and compliance with cGMP requirements.
• Demonstrate high ethical standards by consistently upholding and not compromising quality requirements.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment and follow chemical hygiene guidelines while performing all duties.
• Handle materials safely, including occasionally lifting and manipulating items up to 50 pounds, and perform tasks that require standing, reaching, bending, stooping, and grasping throughout the shift.

• Minimum of 1 year of work experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or a closely related field.
• Experience working in a cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to follow established procedures and documentation requirements.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to collect, interpret, and analyze quality control data to identify trends and issues.
• High ethical standards with a strong commitment to maintaining product quality and compliance.
• Capability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Comfort with standing and moving for extended periods, including reaching, bending, stooping, and grasping.
• Basic digital literacy to manage documentation and quality records accurately.

• Familiarity with quality control and quality assurance principles and practices.
• Experience supporting production environments where adherence to schedules and quality goals is critical.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced team setting.
• Strong attention to detail when performing tests, inspections, and documentation.
• Willingness to consistently use personal protective equipment and follow chemical hygiene practices.

This position is based at a plant facility in Oakwood Village, Ohio, within a Chemical Analysis Division that supports a broad range of industrial and scientific sectors. The work environment is dynamic and fast paced, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, multitasking, and clear communication across quality, production, and supervisory teams. The role involves working in a cGMP-compliant setting where adherence to procedures and documentation standards is essential. The position is categorized as contingent in the United States and may involve scheduling flexibility across Sunday through Saturday. The work requires regular standing and movement, including reaching, bending, stooping, and grasping, as well as occasional lifting and manipulation of materials up to 50 pounds unassisted. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required, and employees must follow chemical hygiene practices to ensure a safe working environment.

This is a Contract position based out of Bedford, Ohio.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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)

This is a Contract position based out of Bedford, Ohio.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Bedford,Ohio.

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