Entry Level Quality Technician Jobs
New grad quality technician jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship record or hands-on coursework can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, and Chemicals & Materials, with employers like Jabil, Reser's Fine Foods, and Coca Cola Southwest Beverages hiring at this level now.
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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Identifies disconnects between laboratory test methods and expected results in the daily operation of specific projects, and modifies/elevates as determined by use of scientific or engineering methods
Leadership
- Can work under guidance to test and implement new methods and processes
Communication Skills
- Shares perspective on team challenges in a positive manner
- Actively participates in team and work group activities
Business Impact/Accountability
- Suggests process improvements and modifications to existing procedures, equipment, instruments or SHE to improve performance or capabilities
- Completes tasks in a timely manner
Sphere of Influence
- Within the team, focus on task-oriented activities
Intellectual Property and Documentation
- Recognizes value of intellectual property and assets (eg. Confidentiality agreements, good experimental documentation, etc.)
- Generates and logs data in support of IDF’s, patents, reports, and publications
People, Values, Ethics, and SHE
- Consistently demonstrates the highest SHE standards and lives by the Omya values
- Intervenes when inappropriate behavior is exhibited
- Exposed to and pursuing Omya leadership attributes
- May have role in coordinating ISO or safety activities for team or RND department
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education
Laboratory apprenticeship certificate or appropriate equivalent (High school diploma)
Experience
Some practical laboratory experience, either as part of a Laboratory Technician apprenticeship or in industry
Knowledge and skills
Independently performs standard or routine procedures including implementing modifications with minimal supervision
Pay: DOE. $35.00 to $39.00
Other requirements
- Good command of both oral and written local language is required
- Competency in English to understand company leadership presentations is necessary
- Rare travel may be required
- Proficiency in office and technical software (e.g. Microsoft Office 365).
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Identifies disconnects between laboratory test methods and expected results in the daily operation of specific projects, and modifies/elevates as determined by use of scientific or engineering methods
Leadership
- Can work under guidance to test and implement new methods and processes
Communication Skills
- Shares perspective on team challenges in a positive manner
- Actively participates in team and work group activities
Business Impact/Accountability
- Suggests process improvements and modifications to existing procedures, equipment, instruments or SHE to improve performance or capabilities
- Completes tasks in a timely manner
Sphere of Influence
- Within the team, focus on task-oriented activities
Intellectual Property and Documentation
- Recognizes value of intellectual property and assets (eg. Confidentiality agreements, good experimental documentation, etc.)
- Generates and logs data in support of IDF’s, patents, reports, and publications
People, Values, Ethics, and SHE
- Consistently demonstrates the highest SHE standards and lives by the Omya values
- Intervenes when inappropriate behavior is exhibited
- Exposed to and pursuing Omya leadership attributes
- May have role in coordinating ISO or safety activities for team or RND department
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education
Laboratory apprenticeship certificate or appropriate equivalent (High school diploma)
Experience
Some practical laboratory experience, either as part of a Laboratory Technician apprenticeship or in industry
Knowledge and skills
Independently performs standard or routine procedures including implementing modifications with minimal supervision
Pay: DOE. $35.00 to $39.00
Other requirements
- Good command of both oral and written local language is required
- Competency in English to understand company leadership presentations is necessary
- Rare travel may be required
- Proficiency in office and technical software (e.g. Microsoft Office 365).
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Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing15
- Food & Beverage15
- Chemicals & Materials8
- Electronics & Hardware7
- Construction & Real Estate5
Entry Level Quality Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level quality technician job?
Employers at this level look for familiarity with basic inspection tools, measurement equipment, and quality documentation practices such as control charts or non-conformance reports. Highlight any lab coursework, manufacturing internships, or hands-on technical training. Certifications like ASQ's Certified Quality Inspector are a genuine differentiator for candidates with limited professional experience, and showing attention to detail in your application materials signals exactly what the role demands.
Which companies hire entry level quality technicians?
Companies hiring entry level quality technicians right now include Jabil, Reser's Fine Foods, and Coca Cola Southwest Beverages, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a mix of manufacturers, defense contractors, medical device makers, and industrial suppliers that maintain dedicated quality departments and regularly bring on junior technicians to support inspection and compliance teams.
Are there remote entry level quality technician jobs?
Yes, though remote options are limited because quality technician work is largely hands-on and tied to physical production environments. About 2% of entry level quality technician openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles typically involve quality documentation, data entry, supplier auditing, or systems work rather than direct inspection on a production floor.
Are these new grad quality technician jobs?
Yes. These listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior quality technician roles alongside other entry level openings. A posting is generally new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or co-op placements as qualifying background, or explicitly states that a technical degree or relevant coursework can substitute for professional work history. Searching for new grad quality technician roles on Migrate Mate surfaces these listings directly.
Which industries hire the most entry level quality technicians?
Entry Level quality technician roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, and Chemicals & Materials, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because they operate under strict regulatory or customer quality standards that require dedicated inspection staff, giving new technicians structured environments to build foundational skills quickly.