QC Lab Technician

Rio Tinto • Bessemer City, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a QC Lab Tech for accurate and timely testing samples received into the Quality Control (QC) laboratory. Samples include raw materials, in-process samples and packaged final products. A variety of instrumentation is used including Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP), Gas Chromatography (GC), Auto-titrators and coulometric Karl Fischer titration. Other equipment such as pH meters, ovens, balances, burettes, and calculators is also used. This is a great opportunity for an experienced technician to make a meaningful impact on our ongoing operations. This is a Temporary Role in Bessemer City, NC.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in science discipline is required.
• Ten years of experience in a laboratory setting is desired; this can be from college training in laboratory science or equivalent laboratory experience.
• Advanced understanding in acid/base titrations, Karl Fischer moisture, manual titrations, particle size, sieve analysis, and programming of automatic titrators
• Basic computer skills involving Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook are required.
• Ability to read, understand and write technical documents (analytical procedures) is required.
• Experience in Thermo LQM software is required.
• Ability to perform functions such as assisting production personnel in logging in samples, editing tests, and cancelling samples is needed.
• Expertise in the use of Inductively Coupled Plasma instruments is needed.
• Able to calibrate and check for correct operation of ICP.
• Ability to review data, trouble-shoot and correct instrument problems.

Responsibilities

• Committed to the safety of yourself and your team.
• Contribute towards the efficient running of the laboratory by helping with infrastructure duties such as restocking of supplies, cleaning of glassware, disposal of samples and managing sample retains.
• Enter laboratory data into the LQM database, run interim and final reports to release samples for production use.
• Standardize equipment prior to use
• Train others in routine test methodology
• Analyze samples in accordance with the prioritization plan.
• Serve as First Aid responder to plant personnel.
• Assist PERT team in emergencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive base salary is reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus.
• Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
• Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution; Generous 401k matching program.
• Attractive share ownership plan.
• Comprehensive leave policies which cover all the moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.
• A generous parental leave policy, which ensures you’re able to spend quality time with your new family.
• Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides confidential counselling or expert guidance for you and your family to help get through life’s challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level