QC Lab Technician

Job#: 3031671

Job Description:

Job Title: Quality Control (QC) Laboratory Technician

Location: Pittsburgh, PA area (Local candidates only)

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Position Overview

Apex Systems is seeking a meticulous and safety-conscious Quality Control Laboratory Technician on behalf of a premier client located near Pittsburgh, PA. The successful candidate will ensure the safe, efficient, and accurate processing of chemical and biological samples delivered to the testing laboratory. This role is vital to upholding manufacturing standards, validating material conformity, and maintaining stringent quality assurance records.

Key Responsibilities

• Analytical Testing: Perform specialized laboratory evaluations including Viscosity, Oxidation, Acid/Base titrations, Infrared (IR) Spectroscopy, Physical property assessments, Karl Fischer moisture analysis, and X-Ray analysis.
• Compliance & Procedures: Conduct routine manufacturing and product tests strictly in accordance with the established Laboratory Procedures Manual.
• Formulation Adjustments: Identify, calculate, and record necessary adjustments for off-specification (off-test) materials to bring them into compliance.
• Product Approval: Review, approve, and release compliant on-test materials, ensuring timely and professional communication with relevant production personnel.
• Documentation & Data Analysis: Maintain precise, legible quality control records, including the management of designated Control Charts and statistical evaluation of blend data where applicable.
• Administrative Management: Organize and maintain digital and physical files for all inbound Certificates of Analysis (C/A).
• Administrative Support: Manage occasional switchboard and reception duties as required to support site operations.
• Laboratory Hygiene: Execute laboratory blend preparations and maintain an organized, clean work environment ("good housekeeping" standards).
• Safety & Continuous Improvement: Participate in quality training programs and prioritize a safe work environment by proactively correcting or reporting hazards to management.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Education: Associate of Science (AS) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a closely related scientific discipline.
• Experience: Prior hands-on laboratory testing or bench-scale chemistry/biology experience is required.
• Skills: Strong organizational skills, legible documentation habits, familiarity with statistical process control, and working knowledge of standard laboratory safety protocols.
• Residency: This position requires local residency; only candidates currently located in the greater Pittsburgh area will be considered for review

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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