QC Technician - 2nd Shift

About the role

Conducts chemical and physical laboratory tests of finished products and batch raw materials. LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Operate performance testing equipment and analytical instrumentation as well as insuring proper maintenance, calibration, and repairs when needed.
• Perform detailed ASTM, SAE, and FTM testing of key characteristics for intermediates and finished production batches.
• Aviation-specific performance testing, Viscometric testing, and water analysis.
• Characterization of ultra-clean requirements using Spectroscopic light scattering particle counters
• Quantitative gravimetric Millipore filtration analysis
• Wet chemical titration methods including Karl Fisher, Specific Gravity.
• Perform routine control charting on critical tests and troubleshoot/communicate deviations or trends
• Operate Production laboratory to test inline packaged material and authorize line approvals to package manufactured product as well as provide support to Production for maintaining product quality and integrity
• Maintain accurate, well-organized, and defensible documentation of all results – interface with software such as SAP.
• Support root-cause analysis investigations and corrective actions with data compilation and testing.
• Participate in both internal quality audits and external customer audits of the laboratory performance.
• Develop improvements in the accuracy and efficiency of the laboratory processes.
• Perform PTHAs, JSAs, and support plant/department Safety and 5S initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum of a High school diploma with significant testing experience is required; Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Previous experience testing in a chemical lab revolving around wet chemistry techniques (viscosity, density, & water analysis).

Skills

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program.
• Comprehensive benefits to support financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
• Work‑Life & Flexibility: global “Xwork” program offering flexible working arrangements in all countries where LANXESS operates.
• Training & Development: commitment to professional and personal development, encouraging ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through formal and informal learning.

Pay

The established pay range for this position is $66,100 to $110,100. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.

Schedule

Willing to work 2nd shift hours, Monday - Friday from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM.