Quality Control Laboratory Technician

Job Overview

An employee in this position performs quality assurance testing on daily production materials through weighing, measuring and checking materials, supplies, and equipment for the purpose of quality control and assurance in a plastics compounding and additive master batch manufacturing facility.

Duties

-Collects and Evaluates incoming raw materials to determine quality.

· Conducts testing during production processing to ensure that finished materials conform to prescribed quality standards.

· Weighs or measures materials or products, using balance, moisture analyzer and various laboratory equipment.

· Performs quality analysis on finished products to determine quality and reliability.

· Records results of analysis and transfers results to Certificate of Analysis form.

· Calibrates laboratory equipment to ensure accurate measurement and maintains recordkeeping for calibration results.

· Possesses a wide-range of knowledge on various laboratory equipment with ability to write procedures for use or new laboratory equipment

• Follows laboratory safety protocols diligently, including chemical handling safety procedures and proper disposal of hazardous materials.

Requirements

• Proven experience working in an industrial laboratory setting with a strong understanding of laboratory procedures and techniques.
• Proficiency in using laboratory instruments and scientific research tools; experience with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) is preferred.
• Excellent record keeping skills with attention to detail; ability to document results accurately and maintain thorough records of all activities.
• Strong analytical skills combined with the ability to interpret complex data sets using math skills relevant to scientific research.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating within multidisciplinary teams in a research setting.
• Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office applications for report writing and data analysis.
• High school diploma, Associate or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Safety equipment provided
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person