QC Lab Technician I

Interested in a career that matters?

At Novonesis, we use science to transform how the world produces food and beverages-sustainably and responsibly. Our Quality Control team in West Allis, Wisconsin plays a critical role in ensuring the safety, quality, and performance of microbial cultures used across the dairy, meat, and wine industries. You'll join a collaborative QC organization responsible for the testing and release of fermentation bulk and packaged finished goods. The broader team includes QC Lab Technicians, Lead Technicians, Media Technicians, Lab Aides, and a QC Intern, all working closely together to support production, quality, and continuous improvement. Every test you run and every result you record directly supports Novonesis' purpose of enabling better products and a better planet.

The Role & Your Impact

As a QC Lab Technician I, you will perform routine microbiological and analytical testing under close supervision while building strong foundational laboratory skills. This is an entry-level role designed for individuals eager to grow their technical expertise and understanding of production processes in a regulated manufacturing environment. Your work ensures that products released from our site meet strict quality, safety, and compliance standards-making you a key contributor to operational excellence and customer trust.

Key responsibilities include:

• Performing routine laboratory testing with a strong focus on accuracy, reliability, and proper execution of test methods
• Following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), compliance, and safety requirements at all times
• Using aseptic techniques to maintain sterility of media, equipment, and work areas
• Recording detailed and accurate test results and evaluations in company systems such as SAP and LIMS
• Collaborating with teammates to support daily laboratory operations and participating in QC, project, and crossfunctional meetings prepared and on time

What You'll Need to Be Successful

This role is well-suited for someone early in their laboratory career who is motivated to learn and grow.

Required qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in a scientific field or three years of full-time laboratory experience
• Ability to work effectively under close supervision while developing technical confidence
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English for business purposes

Additional Skills & Interests We Value

While not required, the following can help you thrive in this role:

• Interest in microbiology, fermentation, or food-related industries
• Comfort working in a regulated manufacturing or laboratory environment
• Familiarity with electronic data systems or laboratory documentation practices
• Willingness to learn from experienced technicians and take feedback positively

What We Offer

At Novonesis, you'll find more than a job-you'll find opportunities to grow.

• Hands-on technical development in a quality-controlled laboratory environment
• Supportive onboarding and on-the-job training from experienced technicians and leads
• A collaborative team culture that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• The chance to contribute to products that make a real-world impact across global food systems

Ways of Working / Working Conditions

• Schedule: Standard hours are 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday
• Rotating pod requirement: For approximately four months per year (not consecutively), the schedule shifts to Tuesday-Saturday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• On-site role only
• Overtime: Weekly overtime is not typical; however, employees are required to work one major holiday and one minor holiday per year, which results in overtime
• Physical demands: You will be on your feet for the majority of the shift
• Work environment: Temperature-controlled laboratory and manufacturing setting with exposure to mechanical equipment, industrial noise, food and biological materials, chemical agents, and fermentation process odors

Production and warehouse requirements include:

• No jewelry, false fingernails, nail polish, false eyelashes, heavy perfume/cologne, bobby pins, or small hair clips
• Adherence to personal hygiene, food and beverage restrictions, and limited cell phone use in production areas

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly rate: $26.00 per hour
• 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution
• Minimum of 3 weeksofvacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
• Healthcare savings accountoption
• Employeeassistanceprogram
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• All benefits begin on your first day

Relevant Information

Application deadline: 6/12/26

Our purpose guides the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity's biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It's how we've gotten so far. And it's how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.

Opportunities for everyone

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.

We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

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