Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician

About the role

Shintech Inc. is the world's largest producer of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a general-use resin with wide applications in daily life and industrial materials. The Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician supports Shintech’s Quality Standards by analyzing samples obtained during the PVC production process to determine compliance and recommend corrective measures.

Responsibilities

• Operate within a Quality Management System to ensure uniformity, consistency, reliability, reproducibility, quality, and product integrity.
• Retrieve samples during specified production processes.
• Perform sample analysis of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) resin and Waste Water (WW).
• Provide approval for final product shipment of in-specification products.
• Update analytical data recording and reporting per sample analysis.
• Troubleshoot out-of-specification samples and instrumentation failures; keep the Quality Assurance Lab Supervisor updated of any deviations.
• Report sample analysis results to Production and other stakeholders.
• Practice OSHA Safety Standards and Shintech Procedures for identifying and mitigating safety concerns.
• Report environmental incidents and take appropriate corrective actions.
• Dispose of waste materials and chemicals according to industry standards and Shintech protocols.
• Communicate with marketing, sales, and customers as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate of Applied Science degree in Chemical Technology, Chemistry, or related technical program and a minimum of 6 months experience as a laboratory technician (experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Basic understanding of foundational concepts in Chemistry.
• Able to act in accordance with established safety guidelines and processes.
• Effective communication skills, including active listening and the ability to convey information both verbally and in writing.
• Required to work a 12-hour rotating shift including nights, holidays, weekends, and overtime as necessary.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• Climb stairs/ladders and work at heights.
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Bend, stoop, and reach.

Work Environment

• PVC manufacturing facility, in the presence of chemicals.
• Moderate noise-level and environmental vibrations related to equipment.
• Occasionally work outdoors in a non-climate-controlled environment.

Competencies

• Integrity/Ethics
• Critical Evaluation
• Work Standards/Quality
• Reliability/Dependability
• Customer Focus
• Flexibility/Adaptability
• Initiative
• Communication
• Collaboration/Teamwork