Quality Control Technician
Location: Alvin, TX
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Pay: $21.00–$26.00 per hour (Depending on Experience)
We're looking for a detail-oriented Quality Control Technician to join our growing team in Alvin, Texas. If you have a background in chemistry or materials science, enjoy hands-on laboratory work, and are passionate about quality and precision, we'd love to hear from you.
In this role, you'll play a vital part in ensuring our products meet the highest quality standards through laboratory testing, data analysis, and equipment maintenance in a safe and collaborative environment.
What You'll Do
- Prepare samples and perform laboratory analyses using a variety of analytical instruments.
- Conduct capacity and absorbency testing using specialized performance testing equipment.
- Perform routine quality control testing on raw materials and finished products following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Verify in-process testing completed by the production team.
- Accurately record test results, maintain documentation, and assist with interpreting data.
- Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate laboratory equipment.
- Maintain the laboratory retain sample library.
- Identify potential hazards and promote a safe working environment.
- Follow all company safety policies, quality standards, and housekeeping expectations.
- Support continuous improvement efforts and perform other duties as assigned.
What We're Looking For
- Background in Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
- Experience using laboratory analytical equipment.
- Ability to quickly learn laboratory techniques and apply them to solve technical challenges.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Experience maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- A proactive, dependable, and safety-focused approach to work.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with LECO and/or XRF analytical equipment.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience.
- Stable Monday–Friday schedule with no weekends.
- Opportunity to work with advanced laboratory equipment.
- Collaborative team environment focused on quality and safety.
- Opportunities to grow your technical skills and advance your career.
Please note: This is a manufacturing-based quality role that supports production operations. It is not a traditional clean laboratory position. Candidates should be comfortable working within an industrial manufacturing environment.