QC Lab Analyst I - Think Critically. Ensure Quality. Take Ownership.
Adventure Ready Brands is looking for a curious, analytical QC Lab Analyst I who is ready to learn, make an impact, and grow with a growing company.
This is an early-career opportunity for someone with little to no laboratory experience or relevant education who is excited to apply what they’ve learned in a hands-on manufacturing environment. You’ll play an important role in ensuring the quality and integrity of our raw materials, batches, and finished products while developing your technical expertise alongside our Quality team.
What You’ll Do
- Perform analytical and microbiological testing of raw materials, bulk batches, finished goods, and environmental/production samples.
- Test and release applicable raw materials and bulk batches in accordance with approved methods and specifications.
- Complete finished goods and stability testing.
- Prepare and ship samples for outside analytical and microbiological testing.
- Prepare and execute laboratory methods using approved procedures and analytical equipment.
- Document testing and results accurately and maintain compliance with SOPs, GLPs, and quality requirements.
- Identify and communicate unexpected results, testing issues, or potential quality concerns.
- Support development, validation, and implementation of new testing methods and analytical equipment.
- Assist with maintaining laboratory equipment, supplies, and chemical standards.
- Partner with Quality and Manufacturing teams to provide technical support and help resolve quality-related issues.
- Participate in SOP training, laboratory training, and continuous improvement activities.
- Complete required orientation, cGMP, GDP, data integrity, safety, and laboratory training.
- Basic mathematical competency, including decimals; fractions; percentages; ratios; unit conversions; and basic dilution calculations.
Why Adventure Ready Brands?
We’re a growing company where people who are curious, take ownership, and deliver quality work have the opportunity to grow. You’ll work alongside experienced Quality and Manufacturing professionals, build your technical expertise, and see the impact of your work on the products we produce.
We offer Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, 401(k) with company match, paid parental leave, company-paid life and short-term disability, PTO, paid holidays, and weekends off.
QualificationsWhat We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who brings:
- Critical Thinking & Analytical Ability — Asks questions, analyzes results, identifies issues, connects the dots, and uses information to make sound decisions.
- Precision & Quality Mindset — Works accurately, follows procedures, maintains thorough documentation, and understands the importance of getting the details right.
- Ownership & Learning Agility — Takes responsibility for their work, learns new methods and equipment quickly, solves problems, and works independently.
In addition:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate degree, bachelor's degree, technical certificate, or coursework in chemistry, biology, microbiology, pharmaceutical sciences, medical laboratory science, or another related scientific discipline is preferred but not required.
- 0–2 years laboratory experience.
- Previous pharmaceutical, OTC drug, cGMP, FDA-regulated, or quality-control laboratory experience is preferred but not required.
- Previous HPLC or microbiological testing experience is preferred but not required. Training will be provided for assigned methods.
- Relevant combination of education and experience considered.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
- Ability and willingness to learn new laboratory methods, equipment, and processes.
- Ability to read, understand, and accurately follow detailed written procedures.
- Ability to perform repetitive technical activities consistently.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to accurately enter, review, and manage laboratory information.
- Ability to maintain organized records and workspaces.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 0-2 years of laboratory experience
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
- Ability and willingness to learn new laboratory methods, equipment, and processes
- Ability to read, understand, and accurately follow detailed written procedures
- Ability to perform repetitive technical activities consistently
- Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word and Excel
- Ability to accurately enter, review, and manage laboratory information
- Ability to maintain organized records and workspaces
- Associate degree, bachelor's degree, technical certificate, or coursework in chemistry, biology, microbiology, pharmaceutical sciences, medical laboratory science, or a related scientific discipline
- Previous pharmaceutical, over-the-counter drug, cGMP, FDA-regulated, or quality-control laboratory experience
- Previous HPLC or microbiological testing experience
- Relevant combination of education and experience
What We Do
Adventure Ready Brands' mission is to inspire outdoor adventure. The company offers a diversified portfolio of leading brands in outdoor recreation, including first aid, insect repellent, and survival products.
