Quality Control Lab Technician

Innophos • Geismar, LA

9d • $20 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Innophos is hiring a Quality Control Laboratory Technician at its Geismar, Louisiana chemical plant. The position performs testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products produced at the plant. Work includes daily calibration checks, running references, evaluating data validity, recording results in log books and LIMS software, and preparing and releasing Certificates of Analysis (CoAs) for bulk shipments. The technician also collects samples from various locations throughout the plant.

The role requires safe handling of corrosive and toxic chemicals, the ability to work alone when necessary, and effective collaboration with supervisors and production employees in a busy laboratory. The technician must follow Good Manufacturing Practices, including requirements for protective clothing, personal hygiene, and food, drink, and tobacco restrictions. The position works a rotating shift schedule, including weekends, holidays, and vacation relief.

Requirements

• Ability to comprehend and accurately perform analytical methods.
• Fundamental understanding of mathematics and analytical calculations.
• Computer literacy, including the ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and LIMS software.
• Ability to safely handle corrosive and toxic chemicals.
• Ability to work alone when necessary and complete assignments in a timely fashion.
• Ability to maintain a clean work area.
• Ability to visually make color comparisons and identify foreign materials.
• Professional interaction with supervisors and production employees in a busy laboratory environment.
• Good documentation and organizational skills for recording laboratory results.
• Good attendance record.
• Ability to work a rotating shift schedule, weekends, holidays, and vacation relief.
• Ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices, including proper protective clothing, personal hygiene standards, and food, drink, and tobacco restrictions.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline preferred.
• Prior quality control experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily calibration checks.
• Run references.
• Evaluate the validity of laboratory data.
• Enter data into log books and LIMS software programs.
• Prepare and release CoAs for bulk shipments.
• Collect samples at various sites throughout the plant.
• Safely handle corrosive and toxic chemicals and work alone when necessary.
• Complete assignments in a timely fashion and maintain a clean work area.
• Visually make color comparisons and identify the presence of foreign materials.
• Interact professionally with supervisors and production employees in a busy laboratory environment.
• Record laboratory results using good documentation and organizational skills.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices, including proper protective clothing, personal hygiene standards, and food, drink, and tobacco restrictions.
• Work a rotating shift schedule, including weekends, holidays, and vacation relief.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning the first of the month after hire.
• Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance.
• Tax-advantaged health savings and spending accounts.
• 401(k) eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contribution.
• Vacation, holidays and floating holidays, personal days, and sick days.
• Company-provided life and disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Fitness membership reimbursement program.
• Educational assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed