Lab Technician

WHO WE ARE

Packaging Compliance Labs (PCL) is a medical device packaging testing, engineering, and contract packaging partner with headquarters in Grand Rapids, MI. We pride ourselves on taking typical industry challenges and turning them into key differentiators that set us apart from our competitors. This makes PCL a true packaging engineering partner for medical device manufacturers. Our employees embody our five core values: placing patient safety first, becoming the expert, going the extra mile, empowering others for success, and working hard & having fun! By embodying our core values, PCL strives towards our mission to deliver solutions that enable life changing medical innovation.

For 5 consecutive years, PCL has been added to the “Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Companies” list. We have also been named a 2026 winner for “West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For”. After a decade of “working hard and having fun” and half a dozen facility expansions, PCL continues to see rapid growth and we are looking to add a Lab Technician to our team!

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Prepare job paperwork and assist with sample receiving, including inspection for damage, sorting, counting, labeling, measuring, weighing, and preparing units for testing
• Perform climatic conditioning and accelerated aging testing; place samples within chambers and accurately record dates and times for sample placement and removal
• Perform transit simulation tests, including drop testing, box compression, vehicle vibration, and impacts; monitor vibration table schedule and save equipment records
• Perform package integrity tests including bubble leak, dye leak, peel strength, visual inspections, and dimensional measurement
• Accurately record all test data digitally and physically on appropriate job paperwork, including routers and data sheets; develop custom data sheets as needed
• Author test reports and submit to peers for review; repackage and prepare samples for return shipment to client
• Complete daily Standard Work duties and assist with preventative maintenance on test equipment; follow all GLP and GDP practices at all times

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

o Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent

o Some college, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree preferred

o At least two years’ experience working in a lab environment, technical, or quality field

o Training will be provided

WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE

This position is full-time (Monday-Friday) with a competitive compensation based on skills and experience. Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance are available on the first day of employment. PCL also offers a 401(k) plan with matching employer contributions and annual profit sharing, company-paid life and disability insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, paid sick time, and voluntary participation in an HSA and Pet Insurance

RECRUITMENT STEPS

The recruitment process will include one phone screen, an in-person interview, candidate assessments, and a pre-employment background check.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person