Sr. Technician, Quality Control - Waukesha, WI
Job Title: Sr. Technician, Quality Control
Location: Waukesha, WI
As a Sr. Technician, Quality Control, you will drive product quality by executing advanced laboratory testing, analyzing results, and managing deviations to ensure compliance with internal and external standards. You will apply deep technical expertise to uphold product safety, reliability, and regulatory alignment. The Sr. Technician, Quality Control will actively contribute to departmental goals in a safety, health, environment, and quality, reinforcing customer trust and operational excellence.
Your Key Responsibilities:
• Independently perform quality control tests using various analytical and microbiological methods, ensuring accuracy and compliance with specifications.
• Validate and document test results with precision and ensure timely and accurate date entry into designated systems such as log books and laboratory information management system (LIMS).
• Identify, report, and process testing-related deviations in accordance with established protocols. Conduct initial laboratory investigations for validity and root cause.
• Maintain responsibility for assigned laboratory instruments and maintain adequate stock of lab consumables to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Operate in full compliance with safety, health, environmental, and quality standards, meet defined performance metrics.
•. Support broader performance by contributing to team goals and sharing technical insights.
• Maintain a solutions-focused approach to analyze issues and troubleshoot problems both in laboratory and production environments.
• Supports additional tasks, projects, and locations as required by business needs.
We Offer:
• A strong sense of accountability – you take initiative, speak up, and see things through. You are responsible and focus on what matters.
• An innovator’s instinct – you’re always looking for better, smarter, more sustainable ways to make an impact.
• Curiosity and an open mind - because you believe progress starts with asking, “Is there a better way?”
• A collaborative spirit – you’re at your best when working across teams, functions and countries.
• A focus on unity - with stakeholders and customers.
• A competitive compensation package – with comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
You Bring:
• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or related fields.
• 1-2 years of experience in quality control and/or laboratory.
• Experience with LIMS/Sample Manager a plus.
• LSS White Belt certification a plus.
The hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant’s job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. The hourly rate is $27.00-$30.00.
In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.
About dsm-firmenich:
At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.
Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.
From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.
And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.
Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.
Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement:
At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.
And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.
Agency statement:
We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.