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Air Liquide

Quality Control Lab Technician I

Bethel, PA · On-site

$28 - $36/hr

R10095728 Quality Control Lab Technician I (Open) Location: Upper Mount Bethel, PA - Advanced materials - UMB The science of electronics is transforming exponentially through innovation and ...

Curia, Inc.

Quality Control Lab Technician III

Rensselaer, NY · On-site

$19.50 - $24.75/hr

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Monster Energy

QC Lab Technician I

Corona, CA · On-site

$16.90 - $21/hr

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Astrix Inc

Incoming QC Lab Technician

Livermore, CA · On-site

$21 - $24/hr

Pay Rate Low: 21 | Pay Rate High: 24 Our client, a growing personal care manufacturer, is looking for a skilled Incoming QC Lab Technician to join their team in Livermore, CA! Pay rate : $21- $24/hr.

CRH

QC Lab Technician

Lineboro, MD · On-site

$19 - $24/hr

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Linde

QC Lab Technician

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$19 - $24/hr

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Zeochem LLC

QC Lab Tech

Louisville, KY · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Night Shift Quality Control Lab Technician Louisville, KY | 12-Hour Night Shifts (6:00 PM - 6:00 AM) | $20-$25/hour + $1.10 Night Shift Differential Are you detail-oriented, science-minded, and ready ...

Zeochem LLC

QC Lab Tech

Louisville, KY · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

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Sterling Engineering, Inc.

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Quality Control Lab Technician

Buffalo Grove, IL · On-site

$28 - $30/hr

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CRH

QC Lab Technician

Ringgold, GA · On-site

$16.75 - $21.25/hr

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Rice Industries LLC

QC Lab Technician

Moorestown, NJ

$20 - $21/hr

The Quality Technician plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety, quality, and compliance of ... Requirements Essential Duties of the QC Lac Tech: PRIORITY - Product sample testing as required

Rice Industries

QC Lab Technician

Moorestown, NJ · On-site

$20 - $21/hr

The Quality Technician plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety, quality, and compliance of ... Requirements Essential Duties of the QC Lac Tech: PRIORITY - Product sample testing as required

Sovereign Pharmaceuticals

QC Lab Technician

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$19 - $24/hr

... QC Laboratory Technician is to perform the following duties: • Sample receipt (logging and labeling) of all samples into the lab, verifying documentation, DEA forms, etc., and entering into Excel ...

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How much do quality control lab technician jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for quality control lab technician in the United States is $22.61, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.99 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Quality Control Lab Technicians?

Quality Control Lab Technicians are professionals who test and inspect products, materials, or processes in laboratories to ensure they meet established quality and safety standards. They use specialized equipment to analyze samples, record data, and report findings to help maintain product consistency and compliance. These technicians play a crucial role in industries such as pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, manufacturing, and environmental science. Their work helps prevent defects, ensures regulatory compliance, and protects consumer safety.

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

To thrive as a Quality Control Lab Technician, you need a solid background in chemistry or biology, attention to detail, and typically an associate's or bachelor's degree in a related field. Familiarity with laboratory equipment, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and analytical tools such as HPLC or GC, as well as knowledge of quality management systems like ISO, is often required. Strong problem-solving skills, teamwork, and effective communication help technicians accurately report data and collaborate with other departments. These skills ensure reliable product testing, regulatory compliance, and the overall safety and quality of manufactured goods.

What is the difference between Quality Control Lab Technician vs Quality Assurance Specialist?

AspectQuality Control Lab TechnicianQuality Assurance Specialist
CredentialsAssociate's degree in science or related field, certifications like ASQ CQE (optional)Bachelor's degree in quality management, certifications like ASQ CQE or CQA
Work EnvironmentLaboratory setting, testing raw materials, in-process, and finished productsOffice and production environment, developing and implementing quality systems
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturing, pharmaceuticals, food productionManufacturing, pharmaceuticals, food industry, focusing on quality systems

While both roles focus on quality, the Quality Control Lab Technician primarily conducts laboratory testing to ensure product compliance, whereas the Quality Assurance Specialist develops and maintains quality systems and policies. The technician's role is more hands-on in testing, while the specialist oversees overall quality processes.

Will AI replace lab technician?

AI is unlikely to fully replace quality control lab technicians, as their role requires hands-on skills, critical thinking, and interpretation of complex data. AI can assist with data analysis and automate routine tasks, but human oversight remains essential for ensuring accuracy and safety in laboratory environments.

What is a quality control lab technician?

A quality control lab technician is responsible for testing and inspecting products, raw materials, or processes to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications. They often use laboratory equipment and follow safety protocols, and may require certifications or training in laboratory techniques. Their work helps maintain product consistency and compliance with industry regulations.

What is a QA lab technician?

A QA lab technician is responsible for testing and inspecting products or materials to ensure they meet quality standards. They use laboratory equipment, follow standard procedures, and often hold certifications in quality assurance or related fields to perform accurate testing and documentation.

What is the highest paying lab technician job?

The highest paying lab technician roles are often specialized positions such as clinical laboratory directors or senior research lab managers, which require advanced certifications and extensive experience. These roles typically offer higher salaries due to increased responsibilities, expertise, and leadership requirements in the laboratory environment.

What are some common challenges faced by Quality Control Lab Technicians in maintaining accuracy and consistency in test results?

Quality Control Lab Technicians often face challenges such as managing high sample volumes while ensuring meticulous attention to detail, adhering to strict testing protocols, and minimizing human error in data recording. They must also stay current with changing regulations and updated laboratory equipment or procedures. Effective communication with production and quality teams is essential to quickly address any discrepancies or non-conformances, ensuring that products consistently meet quality standards.
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Quality Control Lab Technician I

Quality Control Lab Technician I

Air Liquide

Bethel, PA • On-site

$28 - $36/hr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Air Liquide rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 32 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

53rd of 92 rated chemical manufacturers

Job description

R10095728 Quality Control Lab Technician I (Open)
Location:
Upper Mount Bethel, PA - Advanced materials - UMB
The science of electronics is transforming exponentially through innovation and connectivity around the planet. Every day, breakthroughs are making technologies - from micro-processors, memory chips and flat panels to photovoltaic cells - even smaller and more powerful, opening up countless new possibilities in how the world lives, works and connects. Air Liquide Advanced Materials grows by enabling our customers to innovate. Our ALOHA™ and Voltaix® products are critical to the manufacturer of the newest computer chips required for Big Data and the Internet of Things.
How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?
Air Liquide Advanced Materials is currently seeking a Lab Technician I to join the team. The Quality Control Technician will utilize procedures and techniques in performing a broad range of duties related to the routine activities of analytical operations. The QC Technician conducts assessments, in support of Production, to monitor product quality. QC Technicians are responsible for following procedures to ensure proper results of test samples and finished products and comprehensively document all test results. This position will require an individual to be able to work the night shift and weekends, along with the ability to adapt to a shift or schedule change as needed.
Air Liquide is Hiring for a Quality Control Lab Technician I!
WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU!
  • Pay Range: $28/36hr
  • Annual bonus: 8%
  • Benefits starting on first day
  • Work Schedule: 12 hour shift. Four days on - four days off (night & day)

Recruiter: Nardia Francis / nardia.francis@airliquide.com
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:
  • The successful individual MUST be willing and able to work in a highly structured work environment with regard to safe and consistent conformance to operating procedures and work practices
  • Have a general knowledge of the basic principles of chemistry and basic techniques used in analytical laboratories.
  • Ensure timely throughput of product through lab work queue
  • Analyze various raw/ in-process materials and finished goods using multiple analytical techniques (GC's, FTIR's, IC, ICP/MS, process analyzers, moisture analyzers, etc.)
  • Report problems with analytical instrumentation and assist in subsequent repair(s) problems with analytical instrumentation and assist in subsequent repair(s)
  • Maintain analytical equipment including preventive maintenance as directed by the lab supervisor
  • Accurately input and document analytical data into all necessary analytical databases/LIMS.
  • Conforms to ISO 9001:2015 directives included but not limited to policy and procedures. Strictly adhere to all necessary calibration requirements within all lab operations.
  • Through observation of work area(s), is alert to and avoid unsafe behaviors and conditions or other hazards. Reports any observed hazards to supervisor. Strictly adheres to all safety policies including, but not limited to HAZWOPER, Electronic Communications Policy (ECP), and LOTO policies
  • Ensure compliance with the formalized written PPE program for all laboratory activities.
  • Participate in ongoing continuous improvement initiatives of analytical process systems.
  • Support investigate of production defects and assist Quality Team in control of Non-conforming material
  • Work effectively and cooperatively with production staff and members of the QC team
  • Actively participate on ALAM's emergency response (ER) team and ER entry team
  • Must be and remain clean shaven at all times (where applicable)
  • Ability to roll cylinders- Rolling cylinders requires an individual to tilt a cylinder slightly with one hand, and use the other hand to move the cylinder forward by rolling it.
  • Fitness for duty, including but not limited to: ability to lift 50 pounds and have the ability to climb ladders.
  • Actively participate on ALAM's emergency response (ER) team including as an ER entry team member, which requires wearing a tight fitting full-face respirator

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Are you a MATCH?
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Coursework in Chemistry or related training with 1+ years of lab and Gas Chromatography (GC) experience.
  • Flexible hours and shift work is a strong possibility.
  • Must be and remain clean shaven at all times (where applicable)
  • Ability to wear a full face tight fitting respirator and a fully encapsulated (Level A) ER suit, Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), or any other tight-fitting and/or supplied air respirators (SAR)
  • Ability to medically pass a respiratory test and physical test in order to wear a full face respirator as required
  • Fitness for duty, including but not limited to: ability to lift 50 pounds and climb ladders
  • Ability to roll cylinders- Rolling cylinders requires an individual to tilt a cylinder slightly with one hand, and use the other hand to move the cylinder forward by rolling it.
  • Fitness for duty, including but not limited to: ability to lift 50 pounds and have the ability to climb ladders.
  • Actively participate on ALAM's emergency response (ER) team including as an ER entry team member, which requires wearing a tight fitting full-face respirator

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • AS degree preferred and/or 1 year of experience in specialty or electronic gas production operations
  • Experience in laboratory operations within a production plant environment in a quality assurance/control function preferred.
  • Experience with formalized analytical validation programs is desired, as is the knowledge of hazardous materials
  • Hands on GC maintenance, method repair and development, and GC/gas systems troubleshooting experience preferred
  • In lieu of direct analytical experience, experience in specialty or electronic gas production operations qualified at a minimum of Process Technician I.

Our Differences make our Performance
At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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