Quality Technician

ScottsMiracle-Gro • Geismar, LA

48d • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for completing shift assignments to support the Quality department in a safety and effective manner. Assignments include performing chemical and physical testing per approved methods; data entry and result reporting; completing line audits, material inspections, and completing other tasks as assigned by the Lead technician or department supervisor or manager.

Requirements

• High school graduate with three years of experience in a lab setting or with two years advanced training degree
• One to three years of analytical chemistry and instrumentation experience
• Knowledge of general analytical testing methods, techniques and instrumentation
• Knowledge of laboratory safety regulations
• Ability to make good decisions
• Good interpersonal skills with a customer service attitude.
• Ability to use SAP software
• Ability to provide preventative maintenance and repair to instrumentation
• Ability to lift 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with quality programs desirable.
• G.C, HPLC,ICP,AA, Leco, Spectrophotometer,Wet Chemistry Experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of quality concepts and methods (GLP, ISO,GMP, Lean, Six Sigma)
• Knowledge of fertilizer chemistry

Responsibilities

• Execution of chemical and physical analysis per approved methods and protocols.
• Interpreting results and advising plant operations on results and trends in the data.
• Completion of assigned tasks and responsibilities that include any combination of the following: record keeping, LIMS data, SAP entry, product release, instrument maintenance and repair, supply management, safety and operation training, sample collection, audits, and inspections.
• Support External analysis, R&D.
• Perform housekeeping and safety and environmental tasks.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, holidays, vacation and sick time benefits available within a month of your start date
• Healthcare navigation, advocacy and support
• 401(k) company match up to 7.5% with immediate participation and vesting
• Ability to purchase company stock at a 15% discounted price from market value
• $600 annual wellness reimbursement program
• Up to $30,000 to help cover the cost of fertility treatments, adoption or surrogacy
• Up to 18 weeks of time away to support your growing family

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED