Quality Lab Technician

Job summary

The Lab Technician will perform product testing at various production stages to ensure compliance with quality standards. They are also responsible for investigating quality concerns, maintaining accurate records, and conducting product audits.

Job details

Join the IPG Team! Are you ready to elevate your career? At IPG, we are more than just a global leader in packaging and protective solutions—we are a community that values safety, people, passion, integrity, performance, and teamwork. From tapes and films to packaging and protective products, as well as engineered coated materials and advanced packaging machinery, we develop innovative solutions that protect the world. Now, we are expanding our global team and looking for talented individuals like you! Position: Lab Technician Location: Truro, NS Why You'll Love Working Here: Competitive wages with opportunities for growth Weekly pay Shift premiums available Extended health, dental, and pension plan On-site cafeteria for your convenience Work with a team that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement Role Overview: As a Lab Technician, you’ll help ensure our products meet quality standards at every stage of production. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone detail-oriented who enjoys testing, problem-solving, and working closely with production teams. Key Responsibilities: Perform product testing at various stages of production (including destructive and non-destructive testing) Analyze results and verify compliance with specifications Investigate quality concerns and support corrective actions Complete documentation, including Certificates of Analysis Conduct product audits and maintain accurate records Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment What We’re Looking For: Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills Comfortable working with numbers and basic data analysis Ability to follow procedures and read technical documents Experience in manufacturing or quality control is an asset Basic computer skills (Excel, email, data entry) Team player with a strong commitment to safety If you’re looking for a hands-on role where you can make a real impact on product quality, we’d love to hear from you! Why Choose IPG? At IPG, you will find more than just a job—you will find a place where your success is our success. We pride ourselves on a culture built around strong relationships, where every team member plays a crucial role in our growth. Whether it is through cross-department collaboration, continuous training, or sustainability-driven initiatives, we create an environment where you can thrive. Our commitment to sustainability influences everything we do, from designing eco-friendly products to minimizing waste in our production processes. We are dedicated to building a greener future while providing safe, supportive workplaces for our people. With over 40 years of industry expertise and a proven track record of growth and innovation, IPG offers a stable, secure environment where you can flourish! We offer competitive pay, extensive benefits that support you and your family, and exciting career development opportunities. Whether you are looking to enhance your skills or advance your career, we offer ongoing training and the support you need to succeed. Think big, dream bigger, and make an impact with IPG. You belong here. Join us today!

What you’ll do

The Lab Technician will perform product testing at various production stages to ensure compliance with quality standards. They are also responsible for investigating quality concerns, maintaining accurate records, and conducting product audits.

Requirements

Candidates should be detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to follow technical procedures. Basic computer proficiency, particularly in Excel, and experience in manufacturing or quality control are highly valued.

Benefits

• Competitive wages • Weekly pay • Shift premiums • Extended health plan • Dental plan • Pension plan • On-site cafeteria

Listed skills

• Technical Documentation · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Detail-oriented · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Product testing
• Destructive testing
• Non-destructive testing
• Quality control
• Data analysis
• Technical documentation
• Product auditing
• Problem-solving
• Detail-oriented
• Microsoft Excel
• Data entry
• Safety compliance
• Auditing
• Computer Literacy
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Data Entry
• Packaging And Labeling
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Problem Solving
• Machinery
• Product Testing
• Production Process
• Quality Management
• Product Quality (QA/QC)
• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
• Quality Control
• Teamwork
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Science & Research
• Engineering
• Quality Control Laboratory Technician
• Quality Technician (General)
• Product Graders and Testers (except Foods and Beverages)
• Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers