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Quality Control Lab Technician (3rd shift)

Cincinnati, OH

Posted: 08/18/2026 Employment Type: Full-time Job Number: 13858

Job Description


Quality Control Lab Technician (3rd shift)

Setting/Hours: 100% In-Office | Sun-Fri 10: 30pm-6: 30am (candidate will likely train on 1st shift for the first few weeks - shift diff will not apply during this time frame)

Join trak group in partnering with a growing client in Cincinnati, Ohio that’s expanding its Manufacturing team. 
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Lab Technician to perform laboratory testing and quality checks on production batches, finished products, stability samples, and validation samples. This role helps ensure products meet internal specifications, SOP requirements, and applicable FDA and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) standards before release.

The ideal candidate has a strong chemistry or laboratory background, excellent attention to detail, and experience with analytical testing equipment such as HPLC, GC, and TOC.
Key Responsibilities

  • Test production batches according to established formulas, specifications, and SOPs.

  • Determine and communicate necessary batch adjustments and accurately document changes.

  • Perform testing on finished products, stability samples, and validation samples.

  • Conduct instrumental analyses using HPLC, GC, TOC, and other laboratory equipment.

  • Complete documentation associated with batch approval and product release.

  • Review testing data for trends, discrepancies, and potential quality concerns.

  • Assist with developing and maintaining SOPs and microbiological test methods.

  • Test and approve tankers for loading and unloading and document results.

  • Test products associated with customer complaints and returns.

  • Retest returned products to support release or rejection decisions.

  • Properly store samples and maintain retained sample inventories.

  • Support environmental monitoring, including sample collection and chemical or microbiological testing.

  • Maintain a clean, organized, and properly stocked QC laboratory.

  • Prepare and maintain forms, logs, charts, graphs, and other quality documentation.

  • Support ongoing compliance with FDA and cGMP requirements.

  • Communicate testing requirements, results, and outstanding issues between shifts.

  • Participate in special analytical projects, validation activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry or a closely related scientific discipline.

  • Knowledge of basic laboratory equipment operation and calibration, including:

    • pH meters

    • Viscometers

    • Thermometers

    • Other standard laboratory instruments

  • Knowledge and proper use of laboratory glassware, including pipettes, burettes, and beakers.

  • Understanding of laboratory sampling and testing procedures.

  • Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

  • Strong analytical and mathematical abilities.

  • Excellent attention to detail and documentation accuracy.

  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills.

  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
Preferred Experience

  • Working knowledge of HPLC, GC, and/or TOC analytical instrumentation.

  • Previous Quality Control laboratory experience in a manufacturing environment.

  • Experience in an FDA-regulated or GMP-controlled environment.

  • Familiarity with chemical raw materials.

  • Exposure to microbiological testing or environmental monitoring.

  • Experience with stability testing, validation, or special analytical projects.
Physical Requirements

  • Ability to sit approximately 20% and stand/walk approximately 80% of the workday.

  • Ability to climb ladders daily and perform bending activities.

  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

  • Sufficient hand-eye coordination for laboratory equipment and computer use.

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and interruptions simultaneously.
Ideal Candidate
The strongest candidate will have a chemistry/science degree combined with hands-on laboratory experience and be comfortable supporting a fast-paced production operation. They should be meticulous with testing and documentation, able to follow established procedures, and confident communicating quality results to production and other shifts.

Experience with HPLC, GC, TOC, cGMP requirements, and production batch testing will be especially valuable.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and want to make an impact, partner with trak group to explore this opportunity.
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