Quality Technician
About the role
The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for supporting the Quality department in a safety and effective manner. This includes executing chemical and physical analyses, interpreting results, and assisting with various tasks such as record keeping, instrument maintenance, and safety and environmental tasks.
Responsibilities
- Execution of chemical and physical analysis per approved methods and protocols.
- Interpreting results and advising plant operations on results and trends in the data.
- Completion of assigned tasks and responsibilities that include record keeping, LIMS data, SAP entry, product release, instrument maintenance and repair, supply management, safety and operation training, sample collection, audits, and inspections.
- Supporting external analysis, R&D.
- Performing housekeeping and safety and environmental tasks.
Requirements
- A high school graduate with three years of experience in a lab setting or two years of advanced training degree.
- Two years of analytical chemistry and instrumentation experience.
- Previous experience with quality programs desirable.
- Knowledge of quality concepts and methods (GLP, ISO, GMP, Lean, Six Sigma).
- Knowledge of general analytical testing methods, techniques, and instrumentation.
- Knowledge of laboratory safety regulations.
- Knowledge of fertilizer chemistry.
- Ability to make good decisions.
- Good interpersonal skills with a customer service attitude.
- Ability to use SAP software.
- Ability to provide preventative maintenance and repair to instrumentation.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Qualifications
High school graduate with three years of experience in a lab setting or with two years advanced training degree. Two years of analytical chemistry and instrumentation experience. Previous experience with quality programs desirable. Knowledge of quality concepts and methods (GLP, ISO, GMP, Lean, Six Sigma). Knowledge of general analytical testing methods, techniques, and instrumentation. Knowledge of laboratory safety regulations. Knowledge of fertilizer chemistry. Ability to make good decisions. Good interpersonal skills with a customer service attitude. Ability to use SAP software. Ability to provide preventative maintenance and repair to instrumentation. Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Skills
- Chemical and physical analysis.
- Data interpretation and advisory.
- Record keeping and data entry.
- LIMS data and SAP entry.
- Product release and instrument maintenance.
- Safety and environmental tasks.
- External analysis and R&D support.
- Housekeeping and preventative maintenance.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, holidays, vacation and sick time benefits available within a month of hire. 401(k) company match up to 7.5% with immediate participation and vesting. Up to $30,000 to help cover the cost of fertility treatments, adoption or surrogacy. Up to 18 weeks of time away to support your growing family. Additional benefits include:
- Healthcare navigation, advocacy and support.
- Annual wellness reimbursement program.
- Discounted stock purchase option.
Pay
The hourly rate pay for this position at Scotts/Hawthorne will generally fall between $29.95 - 35.05 per hour and is paid weekly. Scotts/Hawthorne will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location.
Schedule
Details on the schedule will be provided upon hiring.