Quality Lab Technician

Evonik•Etowah, TN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Quality Lab Technician supports production by performing in-process and final product testing to ensure product quality and compliance with specifications. This role is responsible for accurate documentation, data entry, instrument calibration, and maintaining a safe and organized laboratory environment.

Requirements

B.S. degree in Chemistry or a related field is preferred.
Experience in a production or analytical laboratory environment preferred.
Strong analytical, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills with the ability to interpret data and make product release decisions independently.
Effective verbal communication skills, including clear reporting of analytical results to production teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, data entry, and maintaining accurate records to ensure data integrity and traceability.
Working knowledge of laboratory safety, hazardous waste management, and strict adherence to written procedures and SOPs.
Commitment to improving testing efficiency, equipment reliability, analytical capability, and overall quality and process understanding.
Laboratory and production facility setting involving exposure to chemicals and lab equipment.
Must follow all company safety policies, including the use of required PPE.
May involve standing for extended periods and lifting up to 50 lbs.
Commitment to elevating safety and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

Perform in-process, raw material, and final product testing according to established methods and quality standards.
Collect and label samples from production and storage areas, ensuring representative sampling and proper handling.
Document all analyses clearly and accurately in laboratory notes and electronic databases.
Input and maintain test data in shared drives to ensure traceability and data integrity.
Perform instrument calibration, standardization, and routine maintenance according to SOPs.
Monitor and manage laboratory hazardous waste streams, ensuring proper labeling, collection, and disposal per regulatory and company requirements.
Participate in lab housekeeping, ensuring a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Assist in the development and validation of new analytical methods as needed.
Communicates test results promptly to production and quality teams.
Support continuous improvement efforts in analytical accuracy, efficiency, and safety.
Provide support during audits (ISO9001, Halal, Kosher, internal, and external).