Quality Lab Technician Lead
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Description
The Quality Lab Technician Lead coordinates daily laboratory work and supports technicians during assigned shifts. This role makes routine supervisory decisions, responds to out-of-specification results, and works with Operations and quality leadership to resolve issues. The lead also trains employees, updates laboratory methods, and helps ensure that safety and quality procedures are followed.
Tasks
- Coordinate daily laboratory activities, workloads, and technician training.
- Make routine supervisory decisions during second or third shift.
- Respond to out-of-specification products and shipment issues and contact quality leadership when needed.
- Ensure technicians follow laboratory procedures and safety requirements.
- Communicate with Operations and other internal customers about priorities and results.
- Perform safety checks and update laboratory methods.
- Complete approved LIMS modifications and communicate equipment issues clearly.
Qualifications / Education
- Previous Quality Technician II experience or equivalent advanced laboratory experience.
- ASQ Certified Quality Technician certification or related CQT preparation is preferred.
- Leadership or supervisory training and the ability to mentor and instruct others.
- Advanced LIMS skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Strong problem-solving, prioritization, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with trainees, operations staff, management, vendors, customers, and technical teams.
