QC Technician

Arclin•Albany, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The QC Technician is responsible for performing various tests on production samples and incoming raw materials, maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment, and adhering to Good Laboratory Practices. This role also involves managing retain samples, assisting with new employee orientation, developing testing methods, and generating Certificates of Analysis (COAs) for customers. The technician will input test data, report out-of-specification products, prepare specialty products, track viscosity, and support R&D in product scale-up.

Requirements

Ability to perform each key responsibility in a satisfactory manner through individual effort or effective and appropriate collaboration.
2 years’ experience in quality control or 2 years in chemical production.
Associate Degree or equivalent in science field is a plus; training is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

Testing of Production Samples including Polycoat, Techcoat, Powders, Solid Content, pH, Conductivity, Viscosity, Specific Gravity, Spectrophotometer, Moisture Content by Karl Fisher Titration, Particle Size by Sieve Analysis.
Conducting Chemical Area tests such as Sodium Hypochlorite Dilution ppm, Caustic Dilution %, and Temperature Stability.
Performing QC tests on Incoming Raw Materials including Tankers (Caustic, Fatty Acid) and Bulk Powders & Micro Prills (Calcium Stearate, Talc, Urea).
Managing Raw Material COA Database.
Performing QC Lab / Production Calibration, Maintenance & Monitor for equipment including pH Meter, Viscometer, Solids Analyzer, Specific Gravity Gun, Conductivity Meter, Karl Fisher, Scales, and Thermometer.
Conducting Water Analysis.
Performing general QC Lab Duties including Good Laboratory Practice, Inventory Control, Lab Cleaning, and Control of Retain Samples.
Conducting QC Lab Orientation of New Employees.
Engaging in Method Development.
Maintaining Calibration Log for ISO Compliance.
Generating COAs for Customers.
Inputting Test Data into GP Data Base.
Reporting Out of Specification Products and Raw Materials.
Makeup of Specialty Products / Dilution of Polycoats & Techcoats.
Tracking Viscosity.
Assisting R&D with Scale-up of Products.