QC Technician – Quality Lab

Confidential Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in Dubai is seeking a QC/QA Technician to conduct quality testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products, and to prepare COA/COC while maintaining QC records. You will support ISO documentation and CAPA activities, and ensure 5S and safety compliance in the lab.

The role requires a degree in Polymer Science or Chemistry and 2–5 years of plastics experience, with strong Excel skills; SAP/LIMS knowledge is a plus. Willingness to work shifts is expected.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree, diploma, or technical qualification in Polymer Science, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Experience: 2–5 years in plastics, polymers, masterbatch, extrusion, or a relevant manufacturing industry.
• Technical Skills: Thermoplastic testing, raw material testing, laboratory equipment operation, and process quality control.
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with extruders, mixers, feeders, pelletizers, and packaging equipment.
• Quality Standards: Knowledge of ISO 9001, quality documentation, RCA/CAPA, and 5S practices.
• Software Skills: Intermediate MS Excel; ERP/SAP and LIMS knowledge is an advantage.
• Safety: Knowledge of chemical handling, SDS/MSDS, PPE, and laboratory safety procedures.
• Other Requirements: Good analytical and troubleshooting skills, communication, teamwork, and willingness to work shifts and overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality testing and inspection of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished products.
• Perform laboratory tests for thermoplastics, polymers, and masterbatch products.
• Monitor production quality and report non-conformities to the Production team.
• Maintain QC records, test reports, and issue COA and COC.
• Prepare and update SOPs, work instructions, and ISO-related documentation.
• Support RCA, CAPA, and customer complaint investigations.
• Coordinate laboratory equipment calibration, maintenance, and repairs.
• Maintain 5S, laboratory safety, chemical handling, and environmental compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Quality focus

Documentation

Education

Polymer Science / Chemistry degree or diploma

Tools

MS Excel

ERP/SAP

LIMS

Job description

1. Conduct quality testing and inspection of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished products.

2. Perform laboratory tests for thermoplastics, polymers, and masterbatch products.

3. Monitor production quality and report non-conformities to the Production team.

4. Maintain QC records, test reports, and issue Certificates of Analysis (COA) and Certificates of Conformance (COC).

5. Prepare and update SOPs, work instructions, and ISO-related documentation.

6. Support root cause analysis (RCA), corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and customer complaint investigations.

7. Coordinate laboratory equipment calibration, maintenance, and repairs.

8. Maintain 5S, laboratory safety, chemical handling, and environmental compliance.

Desired Candidate Profile

1. Education: Degree, diploma, or technical qualification in Polymer Science, Chemistry, or a related field.

2. Experience: 2–5 years in plastics, polymers, masterbatch, extrusion, or a relevant manufacturing industry.

3. Technical Skills: Thermoplastic testing, raw material testing, laboratory equipment operation, and process quality control.

4. Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with extruders, mixers, feeders, pelletizers, and packaging equipment.

5. Quality Standards: Knowledge of ISO 9001, quality documentation, RCA/CAPA, and 5S practices.

6. Software Skills: Intermediate MS Excel; ERP/SAP and LIMS knowledge is an advantage.

7. Safety: Knowledge of chemical handling, SDS/MSDS, PPE, and laboratory safety procedures.

8. Other Requirements: Good analytical and troubleshooting skills, communication, teamwork, and willingness to work shifts and overtime when required.