QC R&D Technician

QC / R&D Technician Job Description

Position Overview

The QC/R&D Technician is a dual-function role supporting both Quality Control (QC) and Research & Development (R&D) activities. QC responsibilities report to the Technical Director, while R&D responsibilities report to the Director of R&D. This role is ideal for candidates who enjoy hands-on work, problem-solving, and contributing to continuous improvement across manufacturing, quality, and product development. Recent science graduates are encouraged to apply.

Initially, the workload for this role will consist of approximately 75% Quality Control duties and 25% Research & Development responsibilities. As the business continues to grow, the proportion of R&D tasks is expected to increase, offering the technician greater exposure to formulation development, raw material evaluation, and technical project work. This evolving balance provides strong opportunities for professional growth and advancement within both the Quality and R&D functions.

Quality Control Responsibilities (Reporting to the Technical Director)

Daily Duties

• Conduct regular audits on fill lines, verifying materials against defined specifications.
• Perform 100% inspection of all staged shipments prior to release.
• Gather and document color samples for customer shipping audits.
• Communicate corrective actions to operators to resolve quality issues.
• Notify Quality team members of potential or emerging issues.
• Ensure product retains are properly collected and stored.
• Verify all paperwork is complete, accurate, and compliant with requirements.

Non-Standard Duties

• Assist in gathering information for quality investigations.
• Prepare and complete Non-Conforming Material (NCM) reports.
• Support material testing when needed due to absences, workload, or special requests.
• Assist in special projects, including rework initiatives.
• Prepare, package, and ship customer samples as required.

R&D Responsibilities (Reporting to the Director of R&D)

• Conduct research and support formulation development for hybrid, silicone, and latex chemistries.
• Participate in raw material qualification, evaluation, and documentation processes.
• Support cost-reduction projects, manufacturing improvement initiatives, and customer-specific formulation needs.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with regulatory, manufacturing, and quality standards.
• Engage in data collection, analysis, and data-driven decision-making to support technical development.

Position Requirements

• Associate of Science degree (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or similar) preferred. Recent graduates welcome.
• Strong teamwork skills with a willingness to collaborate.
• Comfortable asking questions and seeking clarification to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to make decisions using data, observations, and test results.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is a plus, but not required.

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Technical aptitude and curiosity
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Initiative and a continuous-improvement mindset