QC Laboratory Technician

Actalent•Bessemer City, NC

49d•$24 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for testing samples received into the Quality Control (QC) laboratory, including raw materials, in-process samples, and packaged final products. Utilize various instrumentation such as Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP), Gas Chromatography (GC), Auto-titrators, and coulometric titration. Additional equipment such as pH meters, ovens, balances, burettes, and calculators are also used.

Requirements

Proficiency in Acid-Base Titration.
Strong math skills for frequent calculations.
Ability to interpret results and troubleshoot discrepancies, distinguishing between test errors and sample issues.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry (BA or BS required).
Biology degree with a Chemistry minor may be considered.
Basic understanding of qualitative and quantitative analysis.
Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Ability to navigate and resolve conflicts.
Collaborative mindset to fit into a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the efficient running of the laboratory by helping with infrastructure duties such as restocking of supplies, cleaning of glassware, disposing of samples, and managing sample retains.
Enter laboratory data into the LQM database and run interim and final reports to release samples for production use.
Standardize equipment prior to use and ensure proper calibration and functionality.
Perform routine and specialized testing on samples based on established priorities and procedures.
Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, including ICP, GC, spectrophotometers, balances, and related systems.
Accurately document and record test data in both written and electronic formats, including entry into the LQM database.
Communicate any out-of-specification results to Operations promptly.
Maintain lab cleanliness and organization by following 5S and housekeeping standards.
Participate in safety programs including Behavior-Based Safety (BBS), conduct safety inspections, and act as a First Aid responder.
Report near-misses and safety events in the SIMS system and assist with incident investigations.
Train others in routine test methods and support cross-training initiatives.