Quality Control Specialist I

TL;DR

Quality Control Specialist I (Chemistry): Perform quality control tests on manufactured goods and raw materials with an accent on wet chemistry methods including titrations, viscosity, pH, and instrumental analysis. Focus on root cause analysis, maintaining lab records, equipment calibration, and supporting accreditation activities.

Location: Jackson, MI 49201 (onsite, in-person interview)

Salary: $54,100–$58,200

Company

Staffing agency hirify.global placing professionals in manufacturing and lab roles.

What you will do

• Perform quality control tests on products and raw materials to ensure specifications.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, calibration records, and a clean work area.
• Conduct root cause analysis on quality concerns and interact with R&D/Management.
• Cross-train in all QC lab aspects to cover other specialists.
• Support improvement programs, method validations, and lab accreditation.
• Assist with training lab personnel on technical, quality, and safety topics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry (or Associate’s with equivalent experience)
• 0-3 years experience in manufacturing with wet chemistry (titration, viscosity, pH, etc.).
• Awareness of analytical instrumentation (spectroscopy) and quality standards (ISO 9001/TS16949/ISO17025).
• Knowledge of chemicals, surfactants, oils, and lab techniques.
• Skills in MS Office, SAP, Lotus Notes, and PLC software.
• Analytical thinking, problem-solving, multitasking, and safety awareness.

Culture & Benefits

• Temporary assignments 13+ weeks with major medical, dental, vision, 401k, and statutory sick pay.
• Equal Opportunity Employer committed to accommodations for disabilities.
• Participates in E-Verify; considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal history per fair chance laws.