QC Lab Technician
Madison, OH - USA
Job Summary
Interested in a career that matters
Join our Human Health Quality Control team and help ensure the safety and quality of dietary supplement products that people rely on every this role you will be part of a GMP-compliant manufacturing environment where teamwork precision and safety are essential to meeting production and quality goals. If you enjoy hands-on laboratory work and being part of a team that values continuous improvement this role offers a meaningful opportunity to make an impact.
As a Quality Control Lab Technician Human Health you will support quality control processes in a GMP-compliant dietary supplement manufacturing facility. Your work will directly contribute to product quality food safety and on-time production while supporting regulatory compliance and internal standards.
In this role you will:
- Perform in-house quality control testing on samples according to written SOPs work instructions and regulatory standards.
- Conduct routine equipment calibrations and verifications (such as scales and pH meters) to ensure accurate testing results.
- Follow and promote food safety and GMP requirements in alignment with FDA guidelines and internal certification standards.
- Use aseptic techniques to maintain sterility of media equipment and laboratory workspaces.
- Accurately record testing results evaluations and training in systems such as SAP and LIMS.
- Communicate testing nonconformances and observations to QC QA PMG and Production teams.
- Participate in internal safety and continuous improvement initiatives including Kaizen Lean and 5S.
- Support training and onboarding of new team members in areas of demonstrated proficiency.
To succeed in this role you bring a strong attention to detail a commitment to safety and quality and the ability to follow structured processes in a regulated environment.
You must have:
- The ability to read understand and follow SOPs work instructions and equipment manuals.
- Strong communication skills to collaborate with team members cross-functional partners and auditors.
- Basic math skills and the ability to interpret numerical data including metric measurements and temperatures in Celsius.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to adapt in a dynamic production environment.
- Experience operating laboratory and office equipment and performing basic dilution series.
- The ability to accurately interpret testing results and take appropriate action in accordance with SOPs.
- A working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and compliance standards.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook).
- A Bachelors degree in a scientific field or a minimum of three years of full-time experience in a laboratory environment.
While not required the following are considered a plus:
- Experience working in a GMP-regulated food dietary supplement or pharmaceutical environment.
- Familiarity with SAP LIMS or similar laboratory information systems.
- Interest in continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Kaizen or 5S.
- A collaborative mindset and willingness to support teammates across functions.
At Novonesis you will be part of a collaborative team that values safety quality and continuous improvement. We offer opportunities to learn develop new skills and grow within a stable manufacturing environment while contributing to products that support human health.
- This is an on-site role based in Madison Wisconsin until January 2027 after which the position will transition to West Allis Wisconsin. Willingness to train and work in Madison and transition to West Allis is ideal.
- Standard shift is 7:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- Weekend and work may be required based on production needs.
- Work is performed in a laboratory and manufacturing environment requiring adherence to hygiene safety and GMP standards.
- The role involves standing routine lab work and handling samples and equipment in accordance with safety procedure
Expected hourly rate: $26.00/hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution
- Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time
- Health Dental Vision & Life insurance
- Healthcare savings account option
- Employee assistance program
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- All benefits begin on your first day!
Application deadline: October 15 2026
Location: Madison Wisconsin (on-site) transitioning to West Allis in January 2027
Our purpose guides the way
In Novonesis we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanitys biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago this has been our guide. Its how weve gotten so far. And its how well impact the future. Now more than ever the world needs change. And with biosolutions the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you we encourage you to apply.
Opportunities for everyone
We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.
We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds including ethnicity religion gender sexual orientation age disability or veteran status.
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About Company
The Chr. Hansen Human Health business supports human health and well-being by bringing microbiome-based probiotic health solutions to life.