QC Lab Technician

Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection.

With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success.

As a QC Lab Technician in Rochester, NY, you will play a key role in ensuring product quality, safety, and consistency through analytical testing and laboratory support activities. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for recent graduates or early-career professionals looking to gain hands-on experience in a quality control laboratory within a manufacturing environment.

Working alongside Quality, Manufacturing, and R&D teams, you will develop your technical laboratory skills, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and make a direct impact on the quality of products delivered to our customers.

Important: This position operates on a rotating shift schedule consisting of 2 day shifts, followed by 2 night shifts, and then 4 consecutive days off. Candidates must be comfortable working both day and night shifts on a rotating basis.

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform routine and non-routine laboratory analyses on raw materials, intermediates, and finished products
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of test results in compliance with internal and regulatory standards
• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments, ensuring calibration and proper functioning
• Support quality control processes by identifying deviations and collaborating on root cause investigations
• Follow all safety, health, and environmental procedures, fostering a culture of safe laboratory practices
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and R&D teams to support continuous improvement initiatives
• Prepare reagents, standards, and samples in accordance with established methods
• Contribute to maintaining laboratory organization, cleanliness, and compliance with audit requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field
• Previous laboratory experience through internships, academic research, co-ops, or industry experience is highly valued
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate and reliable data
• Familiarity with standard laboratory techniques and analytical instrumentation
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and communicate effectively
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Basic computer skills and experience with laboratory data systems or documentation tools

Benefits & Conditions:
The expected salary range for this role is $22.00-$26.00 per hour, but specific employee compensation may vary depending on factors including experience, education, training, licensure, certification, location, and other job-related, non-discriminatory factors permitted by law.

This role is also eligible to earn a short-term incentive bonus and includes a comprehensive benefits package featuring:

• 401(k) plan
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid sick leave

In addition, the rotating schedule (2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off) provides extended time off throughout the year, offering flexibility and work-life balance for those who enjoy compressed shift patterns.

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas: 

• Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.
• Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.