Quality Control Analyst

SDC TECHNOLOGIES INC•Irvine, CA

4d•$26 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Control Analyst performs testing of liquid and cured samples to support quality control and improve Quality Control practices in support of SDC 5S initiatives. The role tests in-process and finished goods against specifications, generates accurate and timely data to meet production turnaround times, and maintains Quality Control equipment, laboratory procedures, supplies, facilities, and records. The position is based in Irvine, California, and is full-time on the day shift.

Requirements

Associate degree in Chemistry or a related technical field and at least two years of Chemical Coatings Industry experience; or a bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related technical field with no experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Familiarity with concepts, practices, and procedures in the Chemical Coatings Industry.
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Test in-process and finished goods for compliance with specifications.
Generate accurate and precise data in a timely manner to meet production turnaround times.
Operate, maintain, and calibrate Quality Control equipment, and contact vendors for repairs when needed.
Prepare standard solutions, including etching, pH buffer, tint bath, and specialty test solutions.
Check specification procedures and viscosity speed lists, and write a change request form when corrections are needed.
Participate in Gage Repeatability and Reliability studies, Job Quality Analysis, and Right the First Time initiatives to improve consistency in product testing.
Update the Quality Control database with accurate data in a timely manner.
Maintain laboratory equipment and facilities in a clean, safe, and operational state.
Follow laboratory test procedures.
Recommend changes to laboratory procedures and submit them to the Manager for approval and rewriting.
Order laboratory supplies as needed.
Dispose of hazardous waste appropriately.