2nd Shift Quality Control Lab Technician

The Shepherd Companies•Norwood, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shepherd Chemical Company manufactures metal-based chemicals that are essential to technologies for consumer safety, environmental sustainability, advanced product performance and industrial process efficiency. Partnering with industries from fragrance and personal care to petrochemicals and polyurethanes, Shepherd collaborates on both standard and custom co-developed metal chemistries. In collaboration with our customers, we are working to solve some of their most complex problems through the synthesis, scale up, and commercialization of inorganic and organic metal compounds. Our employees scale projects from “concept to container”, travel the world to visit customers and attend industry conferences, and participate in community initiatives for health, wellness, safety and philanthropy. Performing meaningful work with trusted, talented colleagues is our formula for success and being a great place to work. Every day, our employees relentlessly pursue Shepherd’s Core Purpose and Core Values. As a Quality Control (QC) Lab Technician, you will perform analytical methods and administrative tasks required to control the quality of our raw materials, finished products and manufacturing processes. The results generated in the QC lab are used to monitor and adjust chemical processes and to assure the quality of products shipped to our customers. Responsibilities also include raw material testing and maintaining lab infrastructure. Note: This role works second shift from 3:00 pm to – 11:30 pm Monday through Friday at our Norwood Site. Training will take place during the first shift for the first couple of months.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Chemical Science or equivalent required
Demonstrated interest in and aptitude for chemical science
Able to utilize Microsoft Office software
Demonstrates oral and written communication skills to document work and interact with internal and external contacts
Competent in math for chemistry applications
Perform work and collaborate with others in the Shepherd organization in a manner consistent with Shepherd Chemical Core Values
Ability to work in a high energy/fast paced/detail-oriented environment.
Strong organizational skills – able to manage multiple priorities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Positive attitude to satisfy key internal customers
Demonstrates a desire for personal development (continued education, technical courses)
Willing to perform all tasks associated with work in the laboratory including physical labor (i.e., move hoses and gas cylinders)

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two years of experience in a chemical laboratory preferred

Responsibilities

Understand and conduct routine tests and analyses used in the QC lab
Analyze data from laboratory and plant operations
Provide accurate and timely results of testing
Use computers to record, document, report and communicate
Provide information or instructions to plant processes as needed
Maintain documentation and assist in compliance with the QC lab quality system
Perform calibration and standardization of instruments and reagents as needed
Work with chemicals and laboratory equipment as required
Follow all company safety and environmental guidelines
Maintain expected level of laboratory cleanliness
Interact with internal personnel and customers to acquire and exchange information
Identify and suggest improvements to existing methods and procedures
Provide training to QC technicians and others as needed
Provide support for QC instrumentation and infrastructure
Assist with development of new methods and procedures
Organize and maintain laboratory equipment, inventory, facilities