QC​/Lab Technician - 2nd Shift

Position: QC/Lab Technician - 2nd Shift (2:30PM - 11:00PM)
Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world.

Quality Lab Technician - Analytical Laboratory - 2nd Shift (2:30pm to 11:00 PM)

Position Summary

The Quality Lab Technician performs analytical testing, documentation, and laboratory support activities to ensure product quality, regulatory compliance, and timely release of materials. This role includes routine and non‑routine testing, instrument operation and calibration, data integrity adherence, environmental monitoring, and supporting investigations or improvement initiatives within the Quality Management System.

Primary Responsibilities

Analytical & Product Testing

* Perform routine and advanced analytical testing on raw materials, in‑process samples, finished medical devices, and OTC products.

* Execute test methods including: pH, viscosity, appearance, dimensions, weight checks, HPLC, UV‑Vis, FTIR, moisture analysis, sterility indicators, and microbiology screening.

* Verify results against approved specifications, control limits, and acceptance criteria.

* Conduct environmental monitoring for clean rooms, controlled areas, and water systems when required.

Laboratory Equipment Operation & Calibration

* Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments such as HPLC, FTIR, UV‑Vis, analytical balances, titrators, moisture analyzers, and microbiology equipment.

* Perform daily checks, instrument calibrations, verifications, and preventive maintenance.

* Maintain calibration logs to ensure systems remain audit‑ready and compliant.

Documentation & Regulatory Compliance

* Record all data in compliance with cGMP, GDP, 21 CFR Part 820, and 21 CFR Part 11 data integrity requirements.

* Maintain complete, accurate, timely, and traceable laboratory records.

* Review and sign laboratory documents, batch records, test logs, and deviation reports.

* Follow approved SOPs, test methods, and work instructions.

Nonconformance Identification & Investigation Support

* Identify and appropriately escalate out‑of‑specification (OOS) or out‑of‑trend (OOT) results.

* Place suspect product or materials on hold and initiate documentation per procedure.

* Support root‑cause investigations, CAPAs, and impact assessments.

Manufacturing & Quality Support

* Communicate testing results to QA, Production, and other cross‑functional teams.

* Provide quality guidance when issues arise on the production floor.

* Verify that manufacturing activities follow approved specifications, SOPs, and quality standards.

Sample Management

* Collect, label, store, and transport samples in accordance with SOPs.

* Maintain retain samples, stability samples, and reference standards.

* Execute chain‑of‑custody and traceability requirements.

Environmental & Cleanroom Monitoring

* Perform environmental sampling including air, surface, water, particulates, and bioburden testing.

* Support cleanroom compliance and aseptic behavior monitoring.

Continuous Improvement & Training

* Participate in internal and external audits, SOP updates, and process improvement initiatives.

* Assist in training new laboratory staff in testing methods and quality system expectations.

General Laboratory Operations

* Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant laboratory environment.

* Manage inventory of reagents, standards, solutions, and consumables.

* Dispose of chemical and biological waste following safety and environmental guidelines.

Education & Certifications

* High School Diploma or equivalent required.

* Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, or a related field preferred.

Required Skills & Experience

* Minimum 2 years of laboratory or quality testing experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (medical device, OTC, pharmaceutical, or similar).

* Strong understanding of cGMP, GDP, and FDA regulatory requirements.

* Ability to follow detailed test methods and procedures accurately.

* Strong attention to detail, documentation accuracy, and data integrity.

* Basic computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and laboratory software.

* Problem‑solving ability…