QC Lab Technician

Rio Tinto • Bessemer City, NC

2d • 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. Schedule is Wednesday to Saturday (8pm to 6am). Reporting to the Quality Control Manager and working in a collaborative community, a challenging and exciting environment, a diverse team, etc., you will be: 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.

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

• 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