QC Lab Technician

Bakelite Synthetics•Louisville, KY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The QC Lab Technician will provide testing services to production and shipping, assuring the quality and consistency of incoming and outgoing materials. This role involves maintaining a system of traceability in a dynamic chemical manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Minimum of bachelor degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or biochemistry is required.
Minimum 3 years of directly relatable experience in a Chemical Laboratory operation with the knowledge in current technology and methodology.
Willingness and ability to work rotating shift and/or night shift.
Strong team player with good interpersonal skills.
Solid work ethic and ability to work independently.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks as well as multi-task.
Good verbal and written communications.
Aptitude to understand technical concepts and have outstanding attention to detail.
Familiarity with computer database management and software (SAP, Microsoft Word, Excel, analytical instrumentation software, etc.).

Responsibilities

Perform required inspections and chemical tests on raw materials, in-process, final products, storage tank, drum, shipping, and other samples in an accurate and timely fashion.
Learn all the SOPs and test methods needed to perform sample analysis in a safe and consistent manner.
Record data in the lab computer system for various types of samples.
Generate Certificates of Analysis for finished products in preparation for shipment.
Operate existing instruments and learn to operate new instruments.
Use lab instruments with maximum accuracy and efficiency.
Perform calibration checks and keep control charts on lab instruments.
Troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance on instruments.
Able to learn and follow new scientific techniques.
Train others on new and existing instruments, procedures and SOP’s.
Work with other members of team to improve “shift to shift” consistency, testing quality and reproducibility, and safety.
Fill in for other technicians.
Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area, and inventories of needed supplies.
Perform weekly safety shower inspections.
Perform other tasks and special testing as needed.
Perform shared lab duties with other team members.