Lab/Quality Technician

About the Role 

The Lab/Quality Technician will be responsible for incoming quality testing of current line items, maintaining product standards, handling of basic chemicals, ordering and storage, and maintaining warehouse storage for the Quality Team. In addition, the Lab/Quality Technician will manage the outreach to raw material suppliers for back-up documentation as well as assist in the day-to-day product inspection and quality department needs.

This role works fully onsite at our Wilmer TX location. 

What You will Do:

• Perform lab work and assist in the testing of samples as assigned by Quality
• Promotes a safe working environment and complies with all Environmental Health and Safety procedures and JPMS safety rules, and applicable operational procedures and policies
• Evaluate incoming production and pilot samples
• Filling, labeling, and preparing samples for shipment
• Reporting OOS and testing results to the Quality team
• Record and communicate any observations clearly
• Work with the Quality Team on product inspections and investigative projects
• Review and scan in supporting documents to our document control system for products and chemicals received
• Provide routine technical support for day-to-day laboratory operations
• Assemble, configure, and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments for use in tests and experiments
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain laboratory work areas, cleanrooms, and equipment in accordance with established procedures
• Operate laboratory equipment, prepare chemical solutions, and perform analytical tests as assigned
• Record test results and maintain laboratory records, logs, and documentation as instructed
• Other duties may be assigned by Quality, within scope of role

Required Qualifications:

Skills: 

• Basic PC knowledge
• Basic experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Good time management skills & ability to follow through on assignments
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Education: 

• High school diploma or GED required

Experience: 

• 1+ year prior experience in a laboratory, quality, or manufacturing environment preferred 

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:  

• Associate degree or college-level coursework in Chemistry, Biology, or a related science a plus
• Relevant military, vocational, or trade training in a laboratory, chemical, or scientific field will be considered in lieu of formal education

Experience: 

• 1+ year prior experience in a laboratory, quality, or manufacturing environment preferred 

We are eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways - not just candidates who check all the boxes. If you think you would be a good fit for the position and our company, we invite you to apply. 

Working Conditions

• Office, lab and warehouse environments
• Contact with chemicals
• Lifting up to 15 lbs
• Long periods of standing

Competitive Compensation: 

• The expected hourly range for this position is $19.23 to $21.15. The exact hourly rate is determined by various factors including geographic location, experience, skills, and education.
• Discretionary Bonus Plan: This position is also eligible for participation in the company discretionary bonus plan, based on personal performance and company results.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: In addition to base salary, JPMS offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, life, accident, critical illness, and disability insurance, retirement savings plans and company match, paid family leave, education-related programs, paid holidays, discretionary vacation time, and more.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment.