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QC Lab Technician

Hired by Matrix
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At-a-Glance: 
Are you ready to build your career by joining a global chemical company? If so, our client is hiring a QC Lab Technician.
 
Position Type:

  • Contract
  • On-Site 

Required:

  • BS degree in Chemistry with no experience or Associates degree in Science with 5 years lab experience working in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Strong attention to detail, organization and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently, interpret information and make decisions for product release.
  • Ability to communicate effectively delivering analytical results to production.
  • Must be willing and able to travel up to 5%.
  • 2nd shift - 4pm to 12am (midnight). 

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to:
  • Change Gas Cylinders
  • Pull Lab cart filled with 1-gallon cans of solvents approx. 75 yards
  • Help dump 55-gallon waste container
  • Walk up and down four flights of stairs
  • Work rotating shifts
  • Lift up to 50 lbs 

Responsibilities:

  • Perform analysis using established laboratory techniques.
  • Perform analysis and report results for testing of raw materials and in-process and final product samples.
  • Release final products based on customer specification.
  • Release raw materials to production based on raw material specification.
  • Lead/Assist in Non-Conforming product investigation and corrective action implementation.
  • Understand problem solving and decision making using root cause analysis tools and reports.
  • Active participation in EHS initiatives and compliance; including adherence to established safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures.
  • Provide emergency response as an Emergency Responder (first aid, CPR, and emergency response training is required).
  • Establish proficiency in data management systems such as SAP and Documentum; for purposes such as COA generation, quality release, procedure review, and analysis reporting.
  • Responsible to maintain and follow all laboratory requirements for product controls and standard validation.
  • Support Quality and Responsible Care Management Systems (ISO and RCMS).
  • Responsible to maintain compliance for analytical laboratory equipment and validate instrument controls utilizing routine instrument checks through calibration, verification, and/or validation.
  • Follow and improve work procedures and ensure documentation of lab activities.
  • Work shift schedule and provide adequate shift relief.
  • Understand troubleshooting and root cause determination with regards to instrumentation.
  • Able to repair and maintain laboratory equipment.
  • Assist operators with problem solving/troubleshooting.
  • Support and adhere to the principles of the American Chemistry Council's Responsible Care®, EPA and OSHA initiatives by protecting the environment, health, safety and security of our employees, contractors, carriers, distributors, visitors, customers and neighbors.