Quality Control Technician

About the role

Huntsman is seeking a Quality Control Technician to support quality laboratory operations at our Los Angeles chemical manufacturing site. This hands-on role performs accurate and timely testing of raw materials, in-process materials, intermediates, and finished products to support manufacturing, packaging, and product release decisions.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate and timely testing of raw materials, in-process samples, intermediates, and finished products in accordance with approved specifications and test methods.
• Prioritize testing based on manufacturing, packaging, and product release needs, including time-sensitive and longer-term testing.
• Perform laboratory testing that may include viscosity, density or specific gravity, moisture, color, appearance, hardness, mechanical testing, DSC, FTIR, titrations, wet chemistry, and other applicable methods.
• Accurately interpret, document, and communicate test results.
• Identify and promptly escalate nonconforming, abnormal, or questionable results.
• Support timely production and material release decisions while maintaining quality requirements.
• Maintain complete and accurate laboratory records, notebooks, logs, and electronic records.
• Enter test results and material status in SAP or other approved systems.
• Maintain proper identification, storage, traceability, and integrity of retained samples.
• Safely operate and maintain assigned laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Complete required equipment checks and request calibration, service, or repair when needed.
• Maintain laboratory reagents, supplies, and work areas to support uninterrupted operations.
• Follow applicable EHS, quality, laboratory, chemical-handling, PPE, and waste-management requirements.
• Safely work with reactive and hazardous chemicals and exercise stop-work responsibility when unsafe conditions are identified.
• Complete required technical, quality, and safety training.
• Participate in investigations, troubleshooting, capability studies, Gage R&R activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Continue developing technical capability through the site’s qualification program and support training of others when qualified.
• Communicate effectively with Production, Quality, Planning, Inventory Control, Logistics, and other functions.
• Manage changing priorities while maintaining accuracy, attention to detail, and timely completion of testing.
• Work independently and collaboratively to support a continuous manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One of the following:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Science, or a related field with hands-on laboratory coursework; or
  • Associate degree in Chemistry or a related field plus at least two years of laboratory or manufacturing experience; or
  • At least four years of laboratory technician, quality control, chemical manufacturing, adhesives manufacturing, or comparable technical manufacturing experience.

Skills

• Knowledge of basic computer applications and mathematics, as well as aptitude for learning SAP and other applicable systems.
• Ability to read, understand, and accurately complete laboratory, quality, and manufacturing documentation.
• Ability to safely work with reactive, hazardous, and industrial chemicals.
• Ability to recognize, communicate, and appropriately escalate quality concerns.
• Must be willing and able to work any assigned shift, including first, second, third, or weekend shifts.
• Must be willing and able to work staggered hours, overtime, weekends, holidays, and alternative work schedules based on business needs.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial or manufacturing laboratory.
• Experience in chemical, adhesive, resin, hardener, composite, or related manufacturing.
• Experience with industrial adhesive testing, mechanical testing, SAP, or laboratory analytical equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive healthcare, dental, and vision.
• One additional week of paid time off on top of vacation.
• 401K – Huntsman automatically contributes 6% of eligible pay, regardless of employee contribution. In addition to the 6% non-discretionary contribution, Huntsman will match $1 for every $1 you contribute up to a maximum match of 4% of eligible pay.

Pay

Starting rate for the Quality Control Technician is $35.70 per hour, plus a $2.00 per hour shift differential for eligible hours worked from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. We consider a number of business-related factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training. Qualification-based step progression is available in accordance with Company program requirements.

Schedule

This position supports continuous manufacturing operations. The site currently operates on multiple shifts and may operate on a 24/5 or 24/7 schedule based on business needs. Shift assignments may include first, second, third, or 12-hour weekend schedules. Schedules and assigned hours are subject to change based on operational requirements.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work in laboratory and chemical manufacturing environments around reactive, hazardous, and industrial chemicals.
• Wear required personal protective equipment.
• Frequently stand, walk, reach, and perform laboratory activities for extended periods.
• Safely handle samples, laboratory materials, containers, and equipment.
• Perform detailed work requiring accuracy and care when using analytical instruments and chemicals.
• Distinguish colors and visual characteristics when required for testing, identification, or labeling.
• Work in areas where temperature, noise, odors, or other manufacturing conditions may vary.