Speciality Quality Technician

Vibrantz Technologies•Penn Yan, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Technician performs chemical, physical, electrical, and rheological testing on raw materials, intermediates, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications. The role supports quality control operations through routine and advanced laboratory testing, documentation of results, laboratory equipment maintenance, and communication of product status to manufacturing teams. It also provides testing and data-analysis support for technical service, process engineering, and research and development activities. The position is based in Penn Yan, New York, and has a 42-hour work week with required weekend availability. The stated schedule is 12 p.m.–6 p.m. Wednesday and 6 a.m.–6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, with a shift differential on Saturdays. The role requires strong laboratory practices, attention to detail, safety awareness, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2–3 years of experience in a testing laboratory, instrumental analysis environment, physical sciences, or a related field; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Knowledge of chemical, physical, and electrical testing methods and laboratory equipment operation and maintenance.
Ability to accurately evaluate test results, perform precise measurements and arithmetic calculations, follow written and verbal instructions, and prepare basic laboratory reports.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
Strong communication and teamwork skills, with safety-focused work practices.
Availability for the stated 42-hour schedule, including weekends.

Nice To Haves

Coursework in algebra and chemistry.
Experience operating dimensional measurement equipment such as CMM, Micro-Vu, or similar measurement systems.

Responsibilities

Perform chemical, physical, electrical, and rheological testing on raw materials, intermediates, and finished products, including preliminary and advanced multi-step analyses.
Record, approve, and document laboratory test results; investigate and report non-conforming findings; and maintain accurate quality records and database entries.
Support technical service, process engineering, research and development initiatives, incoming inspections, and specialized laboratory analyses, including moisture analysis, particle size distribution, and surface area testing.
Maintain laboratory equipment and assist with calibration activities; perform furnace profiling and calibration; and maintain laboratory organization in support of 5S and operational excellence initiatives.
Communicate product status and quality disposition to manufacturing personnel.
Follow safe handling and disposal procedures for hazardous materials.
Contribute to controlled documentation updates through Engineering Change Requests.