Quality Control Lab Technician

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Date: Apr 29, 2026

Location: South Haven, MI, US, 49090

Company: W. R. Grace & Co.

Requisition ID: 24818 


About Grace 

Grace, established in 1854, is a Standard Industries company and a leading global supplier of specialty chemicals and solutions that enable industries to enhance modern life. Our customers use our catalysts, engineered materials, process technologies and fine chemicals to manufacture everyday products – like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals and food packaging – better, faster and smarter. Our thousands of employees work to harness the power of science for a better world at our global headquarters in Columbia, Maryland and locations worldwide. 


Grace Global Business Services (GBS)

At Grace Global Business Services (GBS) in Manila, Philippines, our teams play a critical role in supporting the organization’s worldwide operations. For more than a decade, GBS has been a trusted partner, delivering expertise in shared services, process excellence, and digital enablement. Our team members support business lines and functions across Grace, including Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Procurement, Supply Chain and more.

At GBS, you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact—working alongside global colleagues to help shape the chemical manufacturing industry. You’ll be part of a collaborative, team-oriented culture where safety comes first. We prioritize your well-being by offering competitive benefits and flexible working options that help you thrive. Here, you’ll find meaningful ways to grow your career, whether deepening your expertise in your field or exploring new roles.

Job Description

Grace is seeking a Quality Control Lab Technician for our South Haven Site.  The South Haven Site produces a portfolio of products for the specialty pharmaceutical industries, specifically Active Pharmaceutical Intermediates.  Consisting of a cGMP kilo lab, pilot plant and custom manufacturing at the commercial volumes, the site is fully equipped to develop and manufacture custom drug intermediates and API’s.  South Haven is nestled on the Lake Michigan Coast with beautiful beaches and fun year-round.

 

The QC Lab Tech position performs analytical testing, interpretation of tests and documentation on raw material, stability samples, in-process batch samples, final products and recovered or waste streams on a regular basis for such purposes as quality control, process control, or product development.  Performs special research and development testing as directed when needs arise.  Maintains laboratory equipment, files, procedure manuals, MSDS and supplies.  Environmental plates, method development.  This position will train for many months on days, once training is complete this postion will work nights 5 pm to 5am and reports to the QC Lab Supervisor. Starting pay $27.64 with much room for advancement.  Grace pays a premium for working nights.

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Responsibilities

  • Requires fine observation skills and attention to detail; able to handle multiple priorities.
  • Sets up, adjusts and operates laboratory equipment and instruments such as microscopes, centrifuge, agitators, viscosimeter, chemical balance scales, spectrophotometer, gas chromatograph, HPLC, colorimeter, and other equipment.  Performs Titration, gravimetric analysis and solution preparation. Tests materials for presence and content of substances or impurities.
  • Tests samples of manufactured products to verify conformity to specifications.
  • Technician will document results of testing on standard forms; writes test reports describing procedures used, interpretation of findings. Prepares graphs and charts.
  • Prepares test solutions according to standard formulas, glassware and other test equipment to be available.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Technician will maintain laboratory equipment and ensure cleanliness.
  • Calibrates laboratory instruments.
  • Responsible for maintaining procedure manuals, stability study data, material safety data sheets and Quality Control files.
  • Manage hazardous waste in compliance with regulation.
  • This position is nights, working 5 pm to 5 am when scheduled. 
  • Must pass drug test including THC.  

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in the sciences or five years in lab environment.
  • One year experience in a chemical plant environment preferred.
  • Experience meeting deadlines and using attention to details.

Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.


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