QC Lab Technician Job

About the role

Perform quality control testing of raw materials and products; maintain record keeping and work instructions required for the ISO program; work in rotating shifts (24/7) with occasional overtime; no travel required; requires personal protective equipment (e.g., respirators, chemical‑resistant clothing, hard hats, safety eyewear); adhere to plant environmental health and safety regulations and HES policies; physical demands include continual standing, frequent walking and climbing stairs; maintain training to ship hazardous and dangerous goods internationally and domestically.

Responsibilities

• [15%] Participate in plant initiatives and pursue personal and team improvement; ensure operational activities and lab performance are aligned with plant/business goals; complete all training assignments on time; complete BBS observations; actively participate in daily safety meetings; retain QC Lab technician skills; assist in training new QC Lab Technicians; participate in cross controls; participate in personal and team skill development; identify areas of weakness and suggest steps for improvement for yourself, co‑workers, and the lab; perform other duties as assigned.
• [30%] Perform laboratory sample analyses and promote recycling; ensure produced products meet specifications and/or customer expectations before approving for sale; operate laboratory instrumentation to complete analysis of all samples (production, shipping, recurrence, application lab, customer); communicate effectively with plant personnel; recycle blocked stock when possible based on recycling advice from the Quality Manager.
• [15%] Maintain QC Lab equipment and consumable inventory; ensure correct operation of lab equipment; complete all required instrument maintenance, service, and calibration; use troubleshooting skills to identify instrument deviations and problems; resolve if capable; complete inventories, request quotes, and submit purchase orders for QC Lab consumables.
• [25%] Manage all QC Lab data; develop and use computer skills for SAP, Excel, Lotus, Success Factor, and all lab instrument software; ensure accurate data entry into computer programs for all required analyses and calibrations; maintain and file hard copies for all required analyses and calibrations per company retention policy; participate in audits and inspections as requested.
• [15%] Maintain a safe, environmentally friendly, clean, and organized lab environment; understand hazards and risks associated with handling various chemicals; understand plant environmental health and safety regulations and comply with all applicable laws and regulatory requirements; ensure safe laboratory practices are followed including safe handling of chemicals and other laboratory supplies; complete shift change form daily (provides status of current samples and equipment and guides tasks for a safe, clean, organized lab prior to next shift); clean throughout shift to maintain a safe working environment; address any spills immediately to protect personnel and equipment; maintain good housekeeping in the retain room and QC Lab warehouse storage area.

Requirements

Minimum 1‑2 years of lab experience in a manufacturing facility; two‑year technical degree preferred; computer literacy with experience in Excel, Word, and Access; must maintain training to ship hazardous and dangerous goods internationally and domestically.

Skills

• Technical expertise
• Ability to assimilate new information and apply it to unfamiliar situations
• Ability to improve safety, organization, and housekeeping with minimal direction
• Ability to independently utilize Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for protection of self, coworkers, and the environment
• Strong safety‑minded work ethic and work history
• Strong team member skills including communication, participation, and expressing mutual respect

Schedule

Position requires working on rotating shifts (24/7 operations) at the discretion of supervisory and management personnel; periodic overtime to meet production schedules; no travel required.