Quality Control Technician
About The Position
Join Our Team Are you passionate about quality, precision, and ensuring products meet the highest standards? We are seeking a Quality Control Technician to join our manufacturing team. In this hands-on laboratory role, you will perform analytical testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality specifications and customer requirements. Working closely with Production, Operations, and Research & Development, you'll play a critical role in maintaining product quality, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and helping deliver exceptional products to our customers.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Quality Control laboratory or chemical manufacturing environment.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately perform laboratory testing and document results.
- Ability to interpret specifications, procedures, and test methods.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Proficiency with computer systems and data entry.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Biology, or another scientific discipline.
- Experience working in an ISO-certified manufacturing environment.
- Experience with laboratory instrumentation calibration and maintenance.
- Knowledge of chemical manufacturing processes and quality systems.
Responsibilities
- Perform laboratory testing on production samples using established quality procedures and test methods.
- Analyze products including coatings, powders, and specialty chemical formulations for: Solids content, pH, Conductivity, Viscosity, Specific gravity, Moisture content (Karl Fischer Titration), Particle size (sieve analysis), Spectrophotometer/color analysis, Temperature stability.
- Conduct chemical testing including sodium hypochlorite dilution (ppm) and caustic concentration (%).
- Evaluate test results and communicate any out-of-specification conditions to Production and Quality leadership.
- Inspect and test incoming raw materials to verify they meet quality specifications before production.
- Test materials including: Bulk tanker deliveries, Caustic, Fatty acids, Bulk powders and micro prills, Calcium stearate, Talc, Urea.
- Maintain raw material Certificates of Analysis (COA) database.
- Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment including: pH meters, Viscometers, Solids analyzers, Conductivity meters, Specific gravity equipment, Karl Fischer analyzers, Scales, Thermometers.
- Maintain calibration records to support ISO and quality system compliance.
- Follow Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and established safety procedures.
- Maintain laboratory cleanliness and organization.
- Manage laboratory inventory and retain sample storage.
- Enter testing data into company quality systems and databases.
- Generate Certificates of Analysis (COAs) for customer shipments.
- Support investigations of quality concerns and assist with corrective actions.
- Prepare specialty products and perform product dilutions as needed.
- Monitor product viscosity trends and quality metrics.
- Assist Research & Development with product scale-up activities and method development.
- Train and orient new laboratory personnel on laboratory procedures and quality standards.
Benefits
- Opportunities to develop your technical skills in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
