Quality Lab Technician

Mayzo • Walterboro, SC

126d • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Lab Technician supports Quality Control and Technology functions by performing analytical testing, maintaining laboratory instrumentation, supporting production, and providing technical support for customer and research activities. The role is based at the Mayzo Operations Center in Walterboro, South Carolina, and reports to the Director of Technology. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The technician tests incoming raw materials, in-process materials, blends, finished products, production samples, customer samples, and developmental products. The position also supports product and production release, quality investigations, research and development projects, customer evaluations, supplier qualification, and continuous improvement. Laboratory responsibilities include instrument operation and troubleshooting, equipment calibration documentation, sample and chemical inventory management, and maintaining organized, clean laboratory operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering Technology, or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience performing analytical testing, interpreting laboratory data, and operating, calibrating, and maintaining laboratory instrumentation.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Nice To Haves

• 2–5 years of laboratory experience in a manufacturing, quality control, or research and development environment.
• Experience in the chemical, coatings, adhesives, polymers, plastics, lubricants, or specialty materials industry.
• Experience working within ISO quality systems and laboratory documentation.
• Experience using ERP, LIMS, or similar laboratory information management systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing of incoming raw materials, in-process materials, blends, and finished products against established specifications.
• Perform material release activities for products held in QC status.
• Generate, review, and maintain Certificates of Analysis and laboratory documentation.
• Enter, review, and maintain analytical data in the ERP/LIMS system.
• Maintain and retain samples according to established procedures.
• Participate in investigations involving nonconforming materials, customer complaints, and product quality issues.
• Operate, maintain proficiency on, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation.
• Coordinate laboratory equipment service activities and maintain calibration documentation.
• Support production through blend verification and quality testing, including testing production samples and supporting batch verification.
• Coordinate release of acceptable production lots.
• Prepare customer evaluation samples and laboratory blends; perform quality verification testing of customer samples before release.
• Coordinate sample submissions to external laboratories, track outsourced analytical testing, and communicate testing status and results.
• Support customer complaint investigations and assist with technical investigations as requested.
• Prepare laboratory blends and prototype formulations; prepare or assist with Design of Experiment samples.
• Perform analytical testing of developmental products and support new product qualification activities.
• Support new supplier qualification testing and perform competitive benchmarking studies.
• Support accelerated weathering studies (QUV), gloss and color measurements, peel testing, and other product evaluations.
• Assist with analytical method development and troubleshooting, and provide laboratory support for Technology Department projects.
• Maintain laboratory organization and cleanliness; manage laboratory chemical inventory and reference materials.
• Cross-train on laboratory procedures to provide operational continuity and support laboratory continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support business objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level