Analytical QC Technician – Materials Lab (12h Shifts)

Russell Tobin; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Tobin is partnering with a materials science organization to identify a Quality Control Technician for an opportunity near Cottage Grove, MN. This 12-month contract is fully onsite.

Shift is a 12-hour rotating schedule (6:00 AM - 6:00 PM). Pay range is $22-25/hr, depending on experience. Responsibilities include analytical testing, data reporting, instrument calibration, and collaboration with engineers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in systems for the reporting and analysis of data in laboratory settings.
• Proficiency with titrations, gas chromatography, and liquid chromatography.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).
• Basic understanding of statistical principles relevant to quality control.
• Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Quality Control Technician will work in an analytical chemistry laboratory, responsible for ensuring the quality of materials from a chemical factory and pilot plant.
• Testing will be done on incoming raw materials, in-process samples, and final samples for product release.
• Perform and report results of analytical testing for quality control of manufactured products and input raw materials.
• Calibrate analytical instrumentation, evaluate new test methods for R&D teams, and conduct measurement systems analyses.
• Independently prioritize incoming testing and other quality control needs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers, chemists, and technicians to communicate testing status and any out-of-spec results.
• May perform minor troubleshooting on equipment and may escalate to others for complex issues.
• Will likely work a rotating schedule that includes overnight shifts.

Skills

Data analysis

Laboratory reporting

Analytical chemistry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in physical sciences/engineering preferred

ASQ certification preferred

Tools

Gas Chromatography

Liquid Chromatography

Microsoft 365 (Excel/Word/Outlook/Teams)

Job description

Russell Tobin is partnering with a materials science organization to identify a Quality Control Technician for an opportunity near Cottage Grove, MN. This 12-month contract is fully onsite.

Shift is a 12-hour rotating schedule (6:00 AM - 6:00 PM). Pay range is $22-25/hr, depending on experience. Responsibilities include analytical testing, data reporting, instrument calibration, and collaboration with engineers.