Quality Lab Technician (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials•Reading, PA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Lab Technician performs laboratory testing, analysis, and reporting to help ensure polymer products meet quality standards and customer specifications. The role supports production through accurate data collection, equipment calibration, and inspection of raw materials, while maintaining compliance with ISO 9001 standards and contributing to continuous improvement and safe laboratory operations. The position conducts physical, mechanical, electrical, and ultrasonic testing; prepares and reports results; inspects incoming raw materials and products; and calibrates, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory instruments. The technician follows safe equipment shutdown procedures, maintains an organized work area using 6S practices and preventative maintenance, and supports quality plans and improvement activities such as root cause analysis and DMAIC projects. Computer systems, including Microsoft Office and ERP systems, are used for data entry, analysis, and reporting. The posted schedule is 7:00 AM–3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, in Reading, Pennsylvania.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong reading, writing, mathematical, and comprehension skills.
Experience performing laboratory protocols, including physical, mechanical, electrical, and ultrasonic testing.
Familiarity with laboratory equipment such as Instron, DMA, DSC, TMA, and rheology systems.
Knowledge of industry test methods including ASTM, ISO, and ANSI, as well as associated units and conversions.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Experience calibrating measurement instruments and using calibration software.
General understanding of ISO 9001 standards and documentation practices.
Proficiency with precision measuring tools such as micrometers.
Experience working with ERP systems.
Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe, injury-free work environment.

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory testing on polymer materials, including physical, mechanical, electrical, and ultrasonic testing, to support production and customer requirements.
Prepare, analyze, and report test results while ensuring compliance with specifications, SOPs, and quality standards.
Inspect and qualify incoming raw materials and products against established requirements.
Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments.
Execute equipment shutdown procedures safely and in accordance with established protocols.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment through 6S practices and preventative maintenance activities.
Ensure compliance with company policies, quality control plans, and ISO 9001 standards.
Support continuous improvement initiatives, including root cause analysis, DMAIC projects, and process experiments.
Use computer systems and software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and ERP systems, for data entry, analysis, and reporting.
Perform additional duties as needed to support laboratory and production operations.