Laboratory Technician (European Packaging Group)

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Job Description

This role is part of EPG (European Packaging Group) which is acting as satellite of FLKS Design Center and Vernon Hills packaging lab.

The Laboratory Technician Specialist will serve as a key contributor to the EPG Packaging Laboratory, supporting laboratory operations, quality system compliance, equipment lifecycle management, and test method development. This role is intended for a highly motivated and experienced professional with strong technical capabilities, excellent communication skills, and the potential to progress into a Laboratory Engineer position.

The successful candidate will act as a trusted partner to the Laboratory Supervisor, helping drive laboratory efficiency, compliance, continuous improvement, and technical excellence within a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Laboratory Supervisor in maintaining compliance with internal Quality System requirements and applicable standards.
• Lead and support equipment qualification, validation, calibration, maintenance, and lifecycle management activities.
• Develop, optimize, verify, and validate new laboratory test methods and procedures.
• Support laboratory investigations, non-conformance assessments, CAPAs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare, review, and maintain laboratory documentation, protocols, reports, work instructions, and technical records.
• Execute and oversee testing activities while ensuring data integrity, traceability, and compliance.
• Support internal and external audits and participate in audit readiness activities.
• Collaborate with Quality, R&D, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and external partners on laboratory-related projects.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to laboratory personnel.
• Identify opportunities to improve laboratory processes, efficiency, compliance, and testing capabilities.
• Contribute to laboratory projects involving new equipment, software, methodologies, and technologies.

• Technical Degree or FP Grado Superior in Engineering, Laboratory Sciences, Quality, Technology, Industrial Processes, or related disciplines.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a laboratory, quality, engineering, validation, or regulated environment.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Experience working within structured Quality Management Systems.

• Experience in packaging, medical device, pharmaceutical, or other regulated industries.
• Knowledge of ASTM, ISO, ISTA, and related testing standards.
• Experience with equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ/CSV), calibration programs, and validation activities.
• Experience developing, validating, or improving test methods.
• Experience supporting audits and regulatory inspections.

• Strong technical and analytical mindset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of ownership, accountability, and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Dynamic, proactive, and solution-oriented attitude.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-changing environment.
• Continuous learning mindset and willingness to expand technical expertise.
• Team player capable of building effective relationships across functions.
• Detail-oriented while maintaining a broader business perspective.