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QA/Lab Technician – River Falls, WI – 12-Month Contract

Job ID: 14493

Sigma, Inc. is seeking a QA/Lab Technician for a 12-month contract opportunity with our client in River Falls, WI. This position is ideal for candidates with a Chemistry degree or equivalent education and hands-on experience working in a chemical or chemistry laboratory environment.

The QA/Lab Technician will support lab-scale product batch preparation, stability testing, performance testing, laboratory equipment operation, documentation, and quality activities while following established laboratory procedures and safety requirements.

Job Details

• Job Title: QA/Lab Technician
• Job ID: 14493
• Location: River Falls, WI
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid
• Contract: 12 Months
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Pay Rate: $25.32/hour
• Interview Process: 2 rounds of in-person interviews in River Falls, WI
• Experience Level: 0–5 years
• Education: Chemistry degree or equivalent

QA/Lab Technician Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of test product batches at laboratory scale.
• Perform stability and performance testing using standard chemistry laboratory equipment.
• Follow established laboratory procedures, testing methods, and technical instructions.
• Apply proper laboratory techniques to ensure accurate and reliable test results.
• Operate, maintain, and monitor laboratory equipment.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation associated with product batches and testing units.
• Record test results and other required information accurately and in a timely manner.
• Support quality assurance and laboratory testing activities as assigned.
• Perform general laboratory cleaning and housekeeping duties.
• Wash and clean laboratory equipment, glassware, and other materials as required.
• Follow all laboratory safety procedures and established chemical handling requirements.
• Communicate test results, observations, and issues effectively to team members and supervisors.
• Meet established testing deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or equivalent education/experience.
• 0–5 years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Hands-on experience working in a chemical or chemistry laboratory environment.
• Experience operating standard chemistry laboratory equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to follow detailed technical procedures and established laboratory methods.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple laboratory assignments.
• Methodical and systematic approach to laboratory work.
• Good basic math skills.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to accurately understand, record, and communicate detailed information.
• Strong observation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to laboratory safety and compliance with all applicable safety guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with emulsions is a plus.
• Experience with stability testing, performance testing, or laboratory-scale batch preparation is highly desirable.
• Experience in a QA, QC, product testing, or analytical laboratory environment is beneficial.

Ideal Candidate Background

This opportunity is well suited for candidates with titles such as:

QA Laboratory Technician | Lab Technician | Laboratory Technician | Chemistry Lab Technician | QC Technician | Quality Control Technician | Analytical Lab Technician | Chemistry Technician | Research Laboratory Technician | Chemical Laboratory Technician | QA Technician

Candidates with a Chemistry, Chemical Science, Analytical Chemistry, or related scientific background and hands-on laboratory experience are encouraged to apply.