Quality Technician

LG•Clarksville, TN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

LG Chem Advanced Materials, Inc. (LGCTA) is seeking a Quality Technician to support its Quality Control team in Clarksville, Tennessee. The role supports mass-production quality through laboratory testing, operation of analytical instruments, and QC inspections. It includes Technician/Inspector responsibilities, with two levels of responsibility identified in the posting: Shift Leader and Technician/Inspector. Both are part of a rotating shift schedule providing 24/7 quality support. This is a full-time, onsite position and is not remote. Technicians conduct chemical, physical, and electrochemical characterization according to SOPs. The instruments and methods assigned depend on individual qualifications, competency assessments, training, and certification; not every technician will operate every instrument. The role also includes instrument inspection and basic maintenance, sample and consumables handling, packaging-material inspection, accurate data entry, and compliance with safety policies. Technicians serve as an initial escalation point for abnormal data, equipment problems, and safety concerns before reporting them to QC Engineers.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic computer skills, including Excel, data entry, and reporting.
Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends as required.
Ability to wear required PPE, including safety shoes, glasses, masks, respirator, PAPR, gloves, gowns, and hearing protection.
Ability to stand, walk, lift, crouch, and perform extended periods of instrument operation, as described in the work-environment section.
For Shift Leader responsibilities, ability to understand the purpose and principles of all analytical tests and support team members.
Demonstrated integrity in reporting data as observed and communicating issues openly.
Accountability and reliability in owning tasks and results.
Willingness and motivation to learn new skills, adapt to new equipment, and grow in the role.
Accuracy, consistency, and adherence to SOPs.
Ability to collaborate with laboratory and production colleagues.
Commitment to following safety procedures and proactively preventing unsafe practices.

Nice To Haves

Background in laboratory or manufacturing quality operations.
Experience operating or supervising analytical instruments such as ICP-OES, XRF, SEM, PSD, BET, XRD, titrator, tap density analyzer, or coin cell assembly equipment.
Previous experience in chemical, battery, powder, or materials quality-control environments.
Familiarity with ISO/IATF quality standards and document control.
Experience supporting audits, sample shipment, or consumables management.

Responsibilities

Conduct chemical, physical, and electrochemical characterization of materials using assigned analytical techniques in accordance with SOPs.
Perform regular inspections and basic maintenance of analytical instruments.
Dispose of analyzed samples and related materials according to safety guidelines.
Act as the first escalation point for abnormal data, equipment issues, or safety concerns, and report them to QC Engineers.
Assist with review of laboratory safety and environmental compliance documents.
Assist with ordering, receiving, and inventory control of laboratory consumables.
Perform routine laboratory maintenance, including replacing and monitoring air, water, and gas filters as required.
Inspect bags, ton-bags, and other packaging materials for compliance with quality standards.
Receive incoming samples, prioritize them, and schedule analysis tasks.
Prepare and ship advanced customer samples, including portioning samples into aluminum pouches and boxing them.
Enter and maintain analysis data accurately in designated systems.
Perform job duties in accordance with LG Chem safety policies.