Quality Control Lab Technician

Innophos • Geismar, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Innophos is recruiting a Quality Control Laboratory Technician for its chemical plant in Geismar, Louisiana. The technician performs raw material, in-process, and finished product testing for products manufactured at the plant. Duties include calibration checks, running references, assessing data validity, recording results in log books and LIMS, preparing Certificates of Analysis for bulk shipments, and collecting samples at various plant locations.

The role requires accurate analytical work, safe handling of corrosive and toxic chemicals, and the ability to work independently when necessary. The technician must be able to work a rotating shift schedule, including weekends, holidays, and vacation relief, and follow Good Manufacturing Practices.

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 safely when necessary.
• Ability to complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Ability to visually make color comparisons and identify foreign materials.
• Ability to interact professionally 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform raw material, in-process, and finished product testing.
• Perform daily calibration checks.
• Run references and evaluate the validity of data.
• Enter data into log books and LIMS software programs.
• Prepare and release Certificates of Analysis (CoAs) for bulk shipments.
• Collect samples at various sites throughout the plant.
• Maintain a clean work area and record laboratory results using good documentation and organizational practices.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices, including wearing clean protective clothing, meeting personal hygiene standards, and adhering to food, drink, and tobacco restrictions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed