Lab Technician - Quality Control
The Quality Control Associate performs analytical testing and laboratory support to ensure product quality and compliance with procedures. This entry-level role involves sample testing, data recording in SAP, equipment maintenance, and supporting investigations of nonconforming products. Extensive training is provided to develop proficiency with laboratory methods and instrumentation in a fully onsite contract-to-hire position based in Kansas City, MO.
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Position Overview
Confidential Client is seeking a Lab Technician — Quality Control for a contract-to-hire, full-time, onsite role in Kansas City, MO. This entry-level-friendly role performs analytical testing, sample handling, and routine lab support to ensure product quality and compliance with established procedures. New graduates are encouraged to apply; training is provided.
What You’ll Do
- Gather and prepare test samples and perform quality control analyses per written procedures and timeframes.
- Record and enter test results accurately into SAP and maintain required sample retains.
- Keep complete, accurate, and legible test records in line with company policies.
- Perform routine lab housekeeping and basic equipment cleaning to maintain a safe, orderly workspace.
- Assist with minor troubleshooting and maintenance of laboratory instruments to support continuous testing.
- Prepare, package, label, and ship customer pre‑shipment samples and samples for external laboratory testing following documentation requirements.
- Participate in special projects and investigations involving nonconforming products; assist with data collection to support root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
Essential Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biology, or a closely related field (required).
- Entry-level candidates and new graduates are welcome; formal on-the-job training provided.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation.
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple sample and testing activities.
- Proficiency with computers — word processing, databases, and spreadsheets.
- Basic analytical and mathematical skills, including simple statistical analysis.
- Familiarity or coursework in quality control, GMP, laboratory techniques, chemistry, or biology.
- Ability to perform wet-chemistry techniques and basic chemical analyses.
Preferred / Helpful Experience
- Hands-on experience with titration, viscosity measurements, and pH testing.
- Prior roles such as Chemist, Quality Chemist, or other chemical analysis positions.
- Familiarity (or willingness to train) with instrumentation such as Brabender, Anton Paar, Variomax (nitrogen analysis), and Bruker NIR.
- Comfortable using moisture balances, analytical balances, pipettes, volumetric glassware, ovens, stir plates, mixers, and warming plates.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay range: $22.00 per hour (hourly rate). Individual compensation within this range depends on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
- If eligible, benefits for this temporary/contract role may include: medical, dental & vision; 401(k); short- and long-term disability; voluntary life & AD&D; HSA; transportation benefits; Employee Assistance Program; and time off/leave options. Benefit eligibility may depend on job classification and length of employment.
Logistics
- Job type: Contract to Hire — Full time.
- Workplace: Fully onsite in Kansas City, MO.
- Application deadline (as listed by client): Nov 20, 2026.
- Start: As scheduled by Confidential Client.
Additional Notes
- This posting is for Confidential Client. Careertakes supports the hiring process as a third-party recruiting platform and may surface additional opportunities to applicants.
- Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities — contact the employer as directed in their hiring process.
- Applicants should be authorized to work in the United States for this role.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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