Entry Level QC Lab Technician Jobs
New grad qc lab technician jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where hands-on internship work or coursework in chemistry, biology, or manufacturing quality can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Chemicals & Materials, Education, and Food & Beverage, with employers like Metromont Corporation, BD, and Rio Tinto hiring at this level now.
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- Join a leading global company
- Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
- Our friendly teams look after each other because your safety and wellbeing are always our priority
We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other.
About the role
We are looking for a QC Lab Technician for accurate and timely testing samples received into the Quality Control (QC) laboratory. Samples include raw materials, in-process samples and packaged final products. A variety of instrumentation is used including Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP), Gas Chromatography (GC), Auto-titrators and coulometric Karl Fischer titration. Other equipment such as pH meters, ovens, balances, burettes, and calculators is also used.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced technician to make a meaningful impact on our ongoing operations.
Please note that the schedule for this position is Wednesday through Saturday, from 4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
About the role
Reporting to the Quality Control Manager and working in a collaborative community, a challenging and exciting environment, a diverse team, etc., you will be:
- Committed to the safety of yourself and your team.
- Contribute towards the efficient running of the laboratory by helping with infrastructure duties such as restocking of supplies, cleaning of glassware, disposal of samples and managing sample retains.
- Enter laboratory data into the LQM database, run interim and final reports to release samples for production use.
- Standardize equipment prior to use
- Train others in routine test methodology
- Analyze samples in accordance with the prioritization plan.
- Serve as First Aid responder to plant personnel. Assist PERT team in emergencies.
- Perform other duties as assigned
About you
- Bachelor’s degree in science discipline is required.
- Ten years of experience in a laboratory setting is desired; this can be from college training in laboratory science or equivalent laboratory experience.
- Advanced understanding in acid/base titrations, Karl Fischer moisture, manual titrations, particle size, sieve analysis, and programming of automatic titrators
- Basic computer skills involving Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook are required.
- Ability to read, understand and write technical documents (analytical procedures) is required.
- Experience in Thermo LQM software is required. Ability to perform functions such as assisting production personnel in logging in samples, editing tests, and cancelling samples is needed.
- Expertise in the use of Inductively Coupled Plasma instruments is needed. Able to calibrate and check for correct operation of ICP. Ability to review data, trouble-shoot and correct instrument problems.
What we offer
- Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.
- A work environment where safety is always the number one priority.
- Competitive base salary is reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus.
- Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
- Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution; Generous 401k matching program.
- Attractive share ownership plan.
- Comprehensive leave policies which cover all the moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.
- A generous parental leave policy, which ensures you’re able to spend quality time with your new family.
- Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides confidential counselling or expert guidance for you and your family to help get through life’s challenges.
About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.
We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.
Respect and Inclusion
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.
- Join a leading global company
- Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
- Our friendly teams look after each other because your safety and wellbeing are always our priority
We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other.
About the role
We are looking for a QC Lab Technician for accurate and timely testing samples received into the Quality Control (QC) laboratory. Samples include raw materials, in-process samples and packaged final products. A variety of instrumentation is used including Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP), Gas Chromatography (GC), Auto-titrators and coulometric Karl Fischer titration. Other equipment such as pH meters, ovens, balances, burettes, and calculators is also used.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced technician to make a meaningful impact on our ongoing operations.
Please note that the schedule for this position is Wednesday through Saturday, from 4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
About the role
Reporting to the Quality Control Manager and working in a collaborative community, a challenging and exciting environment, a diverse team, etc., you will be:
- Committed to the safety of yourself and your team.
- Contribute towards the efficient running of the laboratory by helping with infrastructure duties such as restocking of supplies, cleaning of glassware, disposal of samples and managing sample retains.
- Enter laboratory data into the LQM database, run interim and final reports to release samples for production use.
- Standardize equipment prior to use
- Train others in routine test methodology
- Analyze samples in accordance with the prioritization plan.
- Serve as First Aid responder to plant personnel. Assist PERT team in emergencies.
- Perform other duties as assigned
About you
- Bachelor’s degree in science discipline is required.
- Ten years of experience in a laboratory setting is desired; this can be from college training in laboratory science or equivalent laboratory experience.
- Advanced understanding in acid/base titrations, Karl Fischer moisture, manual titrations, particle size, sieve analysis, and programming of automatic titrators
- Basic computer skills involving Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook are required.
- Ability to read, understand and write technical documents (analytical procedures) is required.
- Experience in Thermo LQM software is required. Ability to perform functions such as assisting production personnel in logging in samples, editing tests, and cancelling samples is needed.
- Expertise in the use of Inductively Coupled Plasma instruments is needed. Able to calibrate and check for correct operation of ICP. Ability to review data, trouble-shoot and correct instrument problems.
What we offer
- Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.
- A work environment where safety is always the number one priority.
- Competitive base salary is reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus.
- Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
- Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution; Generous 401k matching program.
- Attractive share ownership plan.
- Comprehensive leave policies which cover all the moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.
- A generous parental leave policy, which ensures you’re able to spend quality time with your new family.
- Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides confidential counselling or expert guidance for you and your family to help get through life’s challenges.
About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.
We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.
Respect and Inclusion
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.
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Entry Level QC Lab Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level qc lab technician job?
Start by highlighting any lab coursework, internships, or co-op experience on your resume, even if it came from school. Employers at the entry level look for familiarity with basic lab equipment, attention to detail, and an understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice or Good Laboratory Practice principles. An associate or bachelor's degree in a science field, combined with any hands-on lab hours, gives candidates a genuine edge when competing for junior openings.
Which companies hire entry level qc lab technicians?
Companies hiring entry level qc lab technicians right now include Metromont Corporation, BD, and Rio Tinto, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At the entry level, manufacturers, pharmaceutical producers, food and beverage companies, and contract testing laboratories tend to be the most active, since they rely on junior technicians to support daily inspection and testing operations.
Are there remote entry level qc lab technician jobs?
Yes, though most qc lab technician work is hands-on and tied to a physical facility. About 0% of entry level qc lab technician openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles typically involve documentation review, data entry, or quality systems support rather than direct specimen or product testing. On-site positions remain the clear majority at this level.
Are these new grad qc lab technician jobs?
Yes, the openings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior qc lab technician roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or co-op hours in place of full-time history, or lists a relevant degree as the primary qualification. If a listing mentions training programs or mentorship, that is another strong signal it is built for candidates just entering the field.
Which industries hire the most entry level qc lab technicians?
Entry Level qc lab technician roles concentrate in Chemicals & Materials, Education, and Food & Beverage, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at the junior level because quality control is a regulatory requirement throughout production, so companies need a steady pipeline of new technicians to support inspections, testing workflows, and compliance documentation.