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NYCO PRODUCTS COMPANY

QC Chemist

Countryside, IL

$21 - $23/hr

Nyco Products - Lab Technician/QC Chemist You notice the particulars others don't. Nyco Products is ... Manage database for sample, production retains and documentation from production. * Provide support ...

Grayhill, Inc

Quality Lab Leader

La Grange, IL

$19.25 - $24.50/hr

Summary Manage the lab facilities and associates used for qualification/verification and product ... Assign workload to QC associates and hold associates responsible for meeting on time delivery.

Grayhill Inc.

Quality Lab Leader

La Grange, IL · On-site

$81K - $139K/yr

Summary Manage the lab facilities and associates used for qualification/verification and product ... Assign workload to QC associates and hold associates responsible for meeting on time delivery.

Grayhill Inc.

Quality Lab Leader

La Grange, IL · On-site

$81K - $139K/yr

Summary Manage the lab facilities and associates used for qualification/verification and product ... Assign workload to QC associates and hold associates responsible for meeting on time delivery.

LHH US

Quality Control Supervisor

Kankakee, IL · On-site

$110K - $125K/yr

The Quality Control Supervisor will lead quality assurance and control efforts within a lab ... Manage lab budget and quality programs (stability, sample retain, SOPs) * Review quality data ...

LHH US

Quality Control Supervisor

Kankakee, IL

$110K - $125K/yr

The Quality Control Supervisor will lead quality assurance and control efforts within a lab ... Manage lab budget and quality programs (stability, sample retain, SOPs) * Review quality data ...

F.H. Paschen

Quality Control Manager

Chicago, IL

Manage the QC Managers/QC Technicians project assignments and responsibilities. Work with the company quality committee to improve and adapt the FHP 3-Phase Quality Control Program. Responsibilities:

F.H. Paschen

Quality Control Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

Manage the QC Managers/QC Technicians project assignments and responsibilities. Work with the company quality committee to improve and adapt the FHP 3-Phase Quality Control Program. Responsibilities:

F.H. Paschen

Quality Control Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

Manage the QC Managers/QC Technicians project assignments and responsibilities. Work with the company quality committee to improve and adapt the FHP 3-Phase Quality Control Program. Responsibilities:

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How much do quality control lab manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for quality control lab manager in Illinois is $78,805.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,600.00 and $96,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Quality Control Lab Manager do?

A Quality Control Lab Manager oversees the daily operations of a laboratory to ensure that products meet industry and safety standards. They supervise lab staff, develop testing protocols, review test results, and maintain compliance with regulatory guidelines. The manager is also responsible for training employees, troubleshooting equipment, and implementing improvements to lab processes. Their work is crucial in guaranteeing the quality and safety of products before they reach consumers.

What is the difference between Quality Control Lab Manager vs Quality Control Technician?

AspectQuality Control Lab ManagerQuality Control Technician
CredentialsBachelor's degree in science or related field; often certifications in quality managementAssociate's or bachelor's degree; relevant technical certifications
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, overseeing testing processes and staffLaboratories, performing tests and data collection
ResponsibilitiesSupervising testing activities, managing staff, ensuring complianceConducting tests, recording results, maintaining equipment

The main difference between a Quality Control Lab Manager and a Quality Control Technician lies in their responsibilities and level of oversight. The manager oversees testing operations, manages staff, and ensures quality standards, while the technician performs the actual testing and data collection. Both roles require relevant scientific credentials and work in laboratory environments, but the manager holds a broader supervisory role.

What are some common challenges faced by a Quality Control Lab Manager, and how can they be addressed?

Quality Control Lab Managers often face challenges such as ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory standards, maintaining the accuracy and reliability of test results, and managing a diverse team of technicians. To address these issues, managers must stay updated on industry regulations, implement rigorous training programs, and foster open communication within the team. Effective use of laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and regular audits can also help maintain high-quality standards and streamline workflows.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Quality Control Lab Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Quality Control Lab Manager, you need a solid background in chemistry or biology, experience in laboratory operations, and often a relevant degree or certification. Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS), analytical instrumentation, and quality standards such as ISO or GMP is typically required. Strong leadership, attention to detail, and effective communication are vital soft skills for managing teams and ensuring compliance. These skills and qualities are crucial to maintain product quality, regulatory adherence, and efficient laboratory performance.
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Quality Control Laboratory Technologist

Quality Control Laboratory Technologist

American Red Cross

Peoria, IL • On-site

$27.62/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 20 days ago

American Red Cross rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 280 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

475th of 710 rated non-profit organizations

Job description

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By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network?
Join us-Where your Career is a Force for Good!
Job Description:
QC Laboratory Technologist
WHY CHOOSE US?
Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else - it's as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world's largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.
When you choose to be a force for good, you'll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life's work with an ongoing mission that's bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you're cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.
Where Your Career is a Force for Good!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
As a QC Lab Technologist, you will perform basic through advanced manufacturing, processing, and test procedures on blood products, and will interpret test results before releasing blood to area hospitals. You will manufacture and prepare pathogen-reduced platelet products for hospital patient use, in a highly regulated environment. Successful QC Lab Technologists will have a strong attention to detail, a customer-service focus and the ability to treat both internal and external customers with compassion at all times.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform moderate to high complexity laboratory testing procedures and interpret various testing procedures on donor specimens, and blood products; Identify and quarantine products/samples that don't meet quality requirements.
  • Meet the quality and quantity production and testing goals established by the department.
  • Ensure products are suitable for release for distribution.
  • Meet the quality and quantity production and testing goals established by the department, and appropriately manage any exceptions.
  • Prioritize workload to meet production and customer requirements.
  • Perform quality control on products, reagents, equipment, and various test kits; maintain accurate electronic and physical inventory locations for products/samples.
  • Participate in troubleshooting and problem-solving activities with cross-functional teams.

The aforementioned responsibilities of the position describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list.
Standard Schedule: 3rd shift; 10:00 pm-8:30 am Friday-Monday
Training: Monday- Friday, 8:00 am- 4:30 pm for 4 weeks. Full time attendance is required.
Pay Information: Pay rate is $27.62 plus shift differential pay for all hours worked after 3:00 pm during the week & all weekend hours ($2.25- $5.00 more per hour for this shift)
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
  • Associate degree in science, or Bachelor's degree in an applied science
  • Minimum 4 years of related experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and related experience. Must meet state and CLIA requirements where applicable.
  • Ability to use a wide variety of lab or medical equipment, personal computer and applicable software for sustained periods.
  • Ability to work with a team.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE: (Any information you and the hiring manager discuss that is preferred for this role)
  • MLT (ASCP) or MT(ASCP) certification is a plus
  • No additional experience is required for MLT or MT degreed staff.

Physical Requirements:
Requires standing, stretching, stooping and bending for extended time periods. Lift, pull, push and move objects of up to 50 pounds. May work in walk-in refrigerator/freezers for periods of time. Required to wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, face shields, etc. when there is exposure to blood and blood products and/or where work location requires
BENEFITS FOR YOU:
As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes:
  • Medical, Dental Vision plans
  • Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
  • PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure
  • Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
  • 401K with up to 6% match
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Employee Assistance
  • Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
  • Service Awards and recognition

Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to
make your career a force for good!
The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.
AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners - the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance - launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce. American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.
Interested in Volunteering? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.
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