Lab QC Technician

Walker Lovell ·www.walkerlovell.com

Location Calera, Alabama, United States
Salary USD 67,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
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Sourcing Must Haves

  • Experience:
    • 1–3 years preferred, 2–4 years ideal in lab QC or industrial manufacturing
    • Prior laboratory experience strongly preferred
    • Exposure to industrial, manufacturing, aggregates, steel, mining, lime, or building materials environments highly desirable
  • Skills & Qualifications:
    • Ability to work rotating DuPont-style 12-hour shifts (day and night rotations)
    • Strong safety awareness and compliance with plant safety procedures
    • Physical ability to access sampling points and work in physically demanding, dusty/heavy industrial environments
    • Hands-on, operationally minded; able to collect samples, analyze data, and make independent quality decisions in real-time
    • Strong communication skills and understanding of reporting structures
    • High school diploma or GED required; associate degree in chemistry, biology, engineering, or related technical field preferred but not essential
  • Work Environment:
    • Comfortable working outside traditional lab environments, directly on plant sites
    • Able to work independently and in a team across rotating shifts

Sourcing Nice to Haves

  • Industry Experience:
    • Experience in aggregates and lime manufacturing, building materials, steel manufacturing, mining, or mineral processing
    • Previous roles at companies such as Vulcan, Argos, CMC, O’Neal Steel, US Steel, OTK
  • Education:
    • Technical or chemistry-related degree beneficial
  • Personality & Fit:
    • Practical problem-solving and decision-making skills
    • Cultural fit with hands-on, operational plant environment

Location Requirements

  • Onsite role at O’Neal Plant, Calera, Shelby County, Alabama, USA
  • No travel required

Other Preferences

  • Candidates must be fully briefed and committed to rotating 12-hour DuPont-style shifts
  • Willingness to undergo SHL assessment during interview process
  • Preference for candidates who can be trained on technical processes if strong practical aptitude and cultural fit demonstrated
  • Permanent salaried non-exempt position
  • Reporting line to Lab/QC Supervisor (Damein McCain)

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Who is hiring for the Lab QC Technician role?
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Where is the Lab QC Technician job located?
The Lab QC Technician role with Walker Lovell is based in Calera, AL, US.
What does the Lab QC Technician role pay?
Walker Lovell lists the Lab QC Technician role at up to USD 67,000 per year.
Is the Lab QC Technician role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Walker Lovell.
What experience level is the Lab QC Technician role?
The Lab QC Technician position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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