QC Lab Technician - All Shifts

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Cook with production to obtain samples of finished goods to complete the required testing for the material.
• At times will have to seek and collect samples from production floor.
• Responsible for sample traceability to ensure applicable tests are completed in full.
• Responsible for testing physical properties of materials such as: cure, percentage of ash, percentage of moisture, viscosity, density, etc. to verify conformity to internal specifications.
• Run and monitor multiple materials testing simultaneously.
• Responsible for recognizing out of spec test data and following hold protocol if batches do not meet quality standards upon retesting.
• Escalate all out of spec materials to plant supervision, plant management, or quality team immediately to prevent out of spec products from leaving the facility.
• Hold stickers must be applied at first failed test result.
• Calibrate & operate all laboratory equipment including but not limited to: MDR, Mooney Viscometer, LECO elemental analyzers, balances, digital scales, ovens, furnaces, 2-Roll mill, FTIR, etc.
• Record all test results on coordinating Excel matrices.
• Responsible for general housekeeping of laboratory including cleaning of equipment & ensuring all work surfaces remain clean.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of production retains on all finished products.

Essential Qualifications And Skills

• 1-3 years of experience within a laboratory.
• Able to follow established Quality Control Work Instructions.
• Able to communicate effectively with other lab & production personnel.
• Knowledge of calibration processes and procedures.
• Able to work independently and proactively within a complex environment.
• Able to routinely work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Understanding and knowledge of lab equipment and procedures.
• Able to utilize and interpret data via Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to apply corrective action and apply feedback to performance.
• Basic understanding of standard math equations.

Preferred Qualifications And Skills

• Associate’s degree in Chemistry or related science field.
• 1-3 years of experience working for a chemical manufacturing company or rubber compounder.