Quality Control Technician Jobs in Basking Ridge, NJ

A Quality Control Technician plays a crucial role in the quality control industry, ensuring that products and services meet the established standards of quality including reliability, usability, and performance. Their key responsibilities include inspecting materials, products, or systems to identify defects or deviations, conducting tests and measurements using specific tools, maintaining records of testing results, and implementing corrective actions when necessary. They also recommend modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.

For this role, technical skills are crucial, such as understanding of statistical quality control, proficiency in MS Office and database systems, and familiarity with blueprints and technical documents. A Bachelor's degree in Quality, Industrial Engineering or a related field is often required. Additionally, certifications such as Certified Quality Technician (CQT) from the American Society for Quality (ASQ) can greatly enhance employment prospects. Prior to becoming a Quality Control Technician, a person may have roles such as Quality Control Inspector, Production Operator, or Laboratory Technician, which provide hands-on experience in product inspection and quality assurance.

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Quality Assurance - IDL - Quality Control Technician

  • Linden, NJ (16 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Linden, NJ (16 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago

FreshRealm is looking for Quality Control Technician in our Fulfillment Center to inspect and ensure that all ingredients and all items in boxes meet required quality standards....

Chemical Quality Control Technician

  • Woodbridge, NJ (16 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (16 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Quality Control Technician Job Description Perform quality control and routine testing on fatty acids and alcohols. The role involves 70% wet chemistry lab work and 30% instrumentation....

Quality Control Technician

  • Woodbridge, NJ (16 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (16 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Quality Control Technician Job Description Perform quality control and routine testing on fatty acids and alcohols. The role involves 70% wet chemistry lab work and 30% instrumentation....

Inventory Control Quality Control Associate - Edison, NJ

  • Edison, NJ (13 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (13 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Job Ref: 169659 Location: Edison, NJ 08817 Location Flexibility: Onsite Category: Logistics and Warehouse Job Type: Full-time Job Status: Non-exempt Pay Basis Hourly Pay Range $43100.00 -...

2025 Summer Internship - Quality Control Tech Servises

  • Branchburg, NJ (13 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Branchburg, NJ (13 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

The intern will support the Quality Control team in day-to-day laboratory operations, gaining exposure to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), analytical testing, and compliance standards in the...

Quality Control Technician

  • Wharton, NJ (18 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Wharton, NJ (18 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Job ID: 510101 Safety, Integrity, Quality are the foundation or core values on which Tilcon New York Inc., a CRH company operates. Located in New York and New Jersey, Tilcon New York Inc. is an...

Quality Control Technician

  • Parsippany, NJ (14 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (14 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

The Quality Control Technician role in Parsippany, NJ, involves conducting daily product testing and sensory evaluations, ensuring food safety and sanitation standards, and maintaining equipment....

Quality Control Lab Technician

  • Princeton, NJ (21 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (21 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

QC Lab Technician (GC) Princeton, NJ (US) Onsite As a QC Lab Technician (GC), you will be responsible for providing technical direction for a defined portion of the production process. Shares...

Lab Support Specialist QC

  • Raritan, NJ (8 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Raritan, NJ (8 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Job title Lab Support Specialist QC Function Quality Sub function Quality Control Category Analyst, Quality Control (P4 - N23) Location Raritan / United States of America Date posted Apr 24 2025...

Quality Control Technician

  • Fords, NJ (16 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Fords, NJ (16 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Job Title: Quality Control Technician Description: Must be knowledgeable and willing to learn and perform all of the tests and procedures required for the Quality Control Lab Technician position....

QC Lab Technician

  • Perth Amboy, NJ (18 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Perth Amboy, NJ (18 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

QC Lab Technician Location: Fords, NJ Hours / Schedule: Monthly rotating shifts at 4 weeks each shift (Morning - 6 am to 6 pm, Evening - 2 pm to 10 pm and Night - 10 pm to 6 am) | Training - 4...

QC Lab Tech -- 6 months

  • Dayton, NJ (21 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Dayton, NJ (21 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Job Summary: The Quality Control Technician supports the Mincing Quality and Food Safety departments efforts to ensure that manufactured products meet or exceed predetermined quality standards....

FT Quality Control Lab Tech -- 6 months

  • Dayton, NJ (21 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Dayton, NJ (21 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Job Summary: The Quality Control Technician supports the Mincing Quality and Food Safety departments efforts to ensure that manufactured products meet or exceed predetermined quality standards....

Food Plant Quality Control Technicians

  • Flemington, NJ (19 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Flemington, NJ (19 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

Food Plant Quality Control Technicians Johanna Foods Inc. - 2.5 Flemington, NJ Job Details Full-time Up to $21 an hour 9 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance...

QC Associate Analyst - 3rd shift

  • East Windsor, NJ (24 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • East Windsor, NJ (24 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 16 days ago

Join a Market Leader Hovione is an independent family owned international group of companies. From the beginning, we have set ourselves above and apart through our innovative technological and...

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Salary for Quality Control Technician Jobs in Basking Ridge, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Quality Control Technicians in Basking Ridge, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.3%
High School or GED
20.0%
Associate's Degree
15.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.0%
Master's Degree
12.3%
Some College
1.6%
Doctorate Degree
1.4%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Quality Control Technicians in Basking Ridge, NJ
None
43.9%
2-4 years
20.0%
Less than 1 year
14.4%
1-2 years
10.9%
4-6 years
9.5%
10+ years
0.7%
8-10 years
0.7%



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