Slurry QC Lab Technician

Qnity•Newark, DE

About The Position

The Slurry Quality Control (QC) Lab Technician performs quality control testing in a laboratory environment using established test methods. The position supports manufacturing operations through laboratory analyses of incoming raw materials, product quality, in-process samples, effluents, and other materials. The technician may also support chemists in laboratory, test, and pilot-facility operations. The role involves collecting, analyzing, and processing samples; verifying that products meet requirements; operating and maintaining analytical equipment; recording and reporting test results; and contributing to test-method development and continuous improvement. The technician must follow applicable procedures and safety requirements, including chemical handling and hazardous-waste practices. This position reports to the Slurry QC Supervisor.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor's degree in Chemistry; a high school diploma with relevant job experience is acceptable in lieu of a degree.
Experience working in a laboratory environment.
Experience with UPLC and IC chromatography systems.
Ability to prioritize and independently and collaboratively complete routine testing in a timely and reproducible manner.
Knowledge of chemical safety protocols and personal protective equipment.
Ability to work with people at all levels.
Excellent communication, analytical, troubleshooting, and organizational skills.
Strong attention to detail to prevent and minimize errors.
Ability to work seated or standing for prolonged periods.
Ability to lift and/or move a minimum of 30 pounds.
Ability to grasp and hold small objects.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience in an industrial environment, such as manufacturing, warehousing, or an equivalent trade.
Two to five years of QC experience.
Previous experience with statistical process analysis; basic understanding of statistics is required.
Previous work in a fume hood or ventilated enclosure.

Responsibilities

Embrace Qnity Core Values and understand performance expectations and how individual actions affect overall operations.
Focus on safety, quality, reliability, and production output.
Complete training and administrative requirements on time and efficiently.
Read, interpret, and follow instructions, standard operating conditions, and procedures with attention to detail and repeatability; update procedures as required.
Collect, analyze, and process laboratory samples and verify that products meet requirements.
Perform quality inspection tasks for incoming raw materials, which may include reviewing certificates of analysis, recording quality data in databases, releasing quality-approved materials, and labeling.
Perform laboratory analyses and operations for incoming raw materials, product quality, in-process samples, effluents, and materials testing in support of manufacturing operations.
Support chemists in laboratory, test-facility, and pilot-facility operations and laboratory analyses, as applicable.
Perform chemical and/or physical analyses or scientific tests using routine techniques and complying with safety and control standards.
Record test results, organize data, perform basic computations, and prepare reports and analyses using standard procedures and guidelines.
Operate, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot analytical equipment.
Perform Gage R&R studies on equipment and methods.
Engage in Statistical Process Control analysis for measurements.
Participate in test-method development and continuous improvement work.
Maintain laboratory supply inventory.
Coordinate preventive maintenance and repair work with instrument vendors.
Properly handle and dispose of hazardous wastes.
Complete required safety observations and participate in safety improvements.
Comply with safe chemical-handling practices.