QA - Analytical Micro Lab Technician I

Schwan Cosmetics USA, Inc. • Murfreesboro, TN

20h

About The Position

Are you a detail-oriented lab professional who thrives in a fast-paced quality environment? Schwan Cosmetics USA is looking for an Analytical/Micro Lab Technician I to join our Quality Assurance team. In this hands-on role, you'll use cutting-edge analytical instruments to test and approve products — from raw materials to finished goods — ensuring every product meets the highest standards of quality and safety.

Requirements

• Lab experience required: Minimum 1 year in an analytical, microbiological, or QA/QC laboratory setting
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing or equivalent experience
• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent work experience)
• Proficiency with common laboratory instruments and testing tools
• Basic chemistry knowledge, math skills, and US-to-metric unit conversion
• Strong English proficiency — reading, writing, and communication
• Must pass a basic color discrimination test

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related science field
• Hands-on experience with HPLC, FTIR, DSC, pH meters, viscometers, micrometers, calipers, hot plates, pull force testing, break strength testing, and/or water titration equipment

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical, sensory, and instrument-based testing on bulk production batches, raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods
• Use mechanical and electronic equipment to identify product imperfections and nonconformities
• Make approval/rejection decisions based on client specifications and Schwan Cosmetics quality standards
• Compile and interpret analytical data from product sample testing
• Support Product Development with special request analyses
• Participate in LEAN and Kaizen continuous improvement initiatives
• Apply root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action processes
• Conduct scheduled equipment calibration to ensure measurement accuracy
• Perform additional duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED