Quality Assurance Lab Tech

Job Description

In this role, you will be responsible for completing quality control and assurance testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products in a safe manner for the client Attapulgus, Georgia site within the scope of the ISO 9001 Quality Management System and RCMS Management System in compliance with all certification requirements. The person in this role will also evaluate data using appropriate software to ensure the results meet internal and external specifications. The appropriate person(s) will be notified timely when testing results do not meet required specifications. Support of ongoing continuous improvement of lab and plant processes through QA/QC activities to meet and/or exceed customer expectations is an integral characteristic of this role.

Additional Duties

• Complete the verification protocol for instruments and standardize solutions according to documented procedures as well as the required records.
• Complete routine sample analysis following documented methods and communicating with Operators and Supervisors about the quality of material.
• Maintain chemical standards documentation and ensure re-certification is completed and documented as needed.
• Troubleshoot and participate in root cause analysis. Reporting atypical sample or equipment behavior to supervisor.
• Laboratory Technician may carry out include routine chemical reactions or bench-scale tests of plant processes; sample collection in the plant; environmental monitoring; or plant analytical instrumentation maintenance/verification.
• Utilizing equipment and data software programs
• Monitor and interpret SPC charts and take appropriate action.
• Optimize existing procedures through Measurement System Analysis or other means.

Formula for Success

You Will Complete the verification protocol for instruments and standardize solutions according to documented procedures as well as the required records. Complete routine sample analysis following documented methods and communicating with Operators and Supervisors about the quality of material. Maintain chemical standards documentation and ensure re-certification is completed and documented as needed. Troubleshoot and participate in root cause analysis. Reporting atypical sample or equipment behavior to supervisor

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 years working experience in a laboratory setting
• Experience working in a QC/QA production lab environment supporting manufacturing and demonstrating skills outlined in principle responsibilities section, preferable in positions of increasing responsibility (ISO/RCMS)
• Developed understanding of general chemistry and laboratory safety
• Developed understanding of math and statistics
• Developed computer skills using software packages such as Microsoft Office, LIMS, SAP