Technician, Lab I

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Conduct routine chemical and physical testing on raw materials, intermediates, and finished products using approved methods.
• Prepare samples and perform analyses using wet chemistry and instrumental techniques.
• Record, review, and report analytical data in systems such as SAP and laboratory logs.
• Verify that results meet internal specifications and escalate out-of-specification findings.
• Support production by completing testing within required turnaround times on a rotating shift schedule (including early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed).
• Maintain accurate, complete documentation in accordance with quality standards and regulatory expectations.
• Support troubleshooting of routine testing and process-related issues in collaboration with production and quality teams.
• Operate and monitor laboratory instrumentation, including Gas Chromatographs (GC), High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), FTNIR analyzers, Titrators, pH meters, viscometers, densitometers, HACH spectrophotometer, and any additional instrumentation used in the quality control labs.
• Perform routine instrument checks, calibrations, and verifications according to established procedures.

Environmental Health & Safety

• Follow all site safety procedures, chemical handling protocols, and PPE requirements.
• Safely handle and dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous materials in compliance with regulations.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions or non-compliant behaviors.
• Participate in safety initiatives, audits, and incident reporting.
• Maintain awareness of environmental and safety impacts related to laboratory activities.

Continuous Improvement & Team Support

• Collaborate with lab and production personnel to resolve routine testing or process issues.
• Provide input to improve testing efficiency, method reliability, and workflow organization.
• Auxiliary support in implementing updated procedures, methods, and documentation.
• Auxiliary support in investigations by performing testing related to deviations or quality concerns.

Qualifications

• The role requires a detail-oriented individual capable of performing standardized laboratory tasks in a fast-paced chemical manufacturing environment.
• The candidate must be able to work independently during assigned shifts while also collaborating effectively with team members.
• Associate degree in Chemistry or related scientific field required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 2 years of laboratory or chemical manufacturing experience preferred.
• If there is no formal degree: minimum 8+ years of relevant laboratory experience required.