Lab Technician

MAU Workforce Solutions; Walterboro (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Life insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Opportunity for advancement

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Free lunch

Parental leave

Job summary

MAU Workforce Solutions is seeking a Quality Lab Technician for our client in Walterboro, SC. You will support Quality Control and Technology by performing analytical testing, maintaining laboratory instrumentation, supporting production, and providing technical support for customer and research activities.

This is a direct-hire opportunity with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for advancement in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field.
• Experience performing analytical testing and interpreting laboratory data.
• Experience operating, calibrating, and maintaining lab instrumentation.
• Experience with ISO quality systems and laboratory documentation.
• Experience with ERP/LIMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing of raw materials, in-process materials, blends, and finished products.
• Generate and maintain Certificates of Analysis and lab documentation.
• Enter and review analytical data in ERP/LIMS and maintain samples.
• Coordinate release of acceptable production lots and support investigations.
• Operate and calibrate laboratory instrumentation and maintain calibration records.
• Support production, R&D, and customer/technical projects in the lab.
• Maintain lab organization and uphold safety and quality practices.

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

ERP systems

LIMS

FTIR

UV/Vis spectrophotometer

NMR

Brookfield Viscometer

Melt Flow Index Tester

Density testing equipment

pH meter

Gloss meter

Sieve analysis equipment

Analytical balances

Job description

MAU is hiring a Quality Lab Technician for our client in Walterboro, SC. As a Quality Lab Technician, you will support Quality Control and Technology functions by performing analytical testing, maintaining laboratory instrumentation, supporting production, and providing technical support for customer and research activities. This is a direct-hire opportunity.

Benefits Package

• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Paid time off
• Opportunity for advancement
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Free lunch
• Parental leave

Shift Information

• Monday – Friday
• 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Full-time

Required Education and Experience

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering Technology, or a related scientific discipline
• Experience performing analytical testing, interpreting laboratory data, and operating, calibrating, and maintaining laboratory instrumentation

Preferred Education and Experience

• 2–5 years of laboratory experience in a manufacturing, quality control, or research and development environment
• Experience in the chemical, coatings, adhesives, polymers, plastics, lubricants, or specialty materials industry
• Experience working within ISO quality systems and laboratory documentation
• Experience using ERP, LIMS, or similar laboratory information management systems

General Requirements

• Demonstrate strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Work independently while collaborating effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment

Essential Functions

Quality Control

• Perform analytical testing of incoming raw materials, in-process materials, blends, and finished products to verify compliance with established specifications
• Perform material release activities for products held in QC status
• Generate, review, and maintain Certificates of Analysis and laboratory documentation
• Enter, review, and maintain analytical data within the ERP/LIMS system
• Maintain and retain samples in accordance with established procedures
• Participate in investigations involving nonconforming materials, customer complaints, and product quality issues

Laboratory Instrumentation

• Operate, maintain proficiency on, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation, including:
• FTIR Spectrometer
• UV/Visible Spectrophotometer
• NMR
• Brookfield Viscometer
• Melt Flow Index Tester
• Density Testing Equipment
• pH Meter
• Gloss Meter
• Sieve Analysis Equipment
• Analytical Balances
• Coordinate service activities and maintain calibration documentation for laboratory equipment

Production Support

• Support production through blend verification and quality testing
• Perform analytical testing of production samples
• Support batch verification activities
• Coordinate release of acceptable production lots

Customer & Technical Support

• Prepare customer evaluation samples and laboratory blends
• Perform quality verification testing of customer samples prior to release
• Coordinate submission of samples to external laboratories
• Track outsourced analytical testing and communicate testing status and results
• Support customer complaint investigations
• Assist with technical investigations as requested

Research & Development Support

• Prepare laboratory blends and prototype formulations
• Prepare and assist with Design of Experiment (DOE) samples
• Perform analytical testing of developmental products
• Support accelerated weathering studies (QUV), gloss measurements, color measurements, peel testing, and other product evaluations
• Assist with analytical method development and troubleshooting
• Provide laboratory support for Technology Department projects

Laboratory Operations

• Maintain laboratory organization and cleanliness
• Manage laboratory chemical inventory and reference materials
• Cross-train on laboratory procedures to provide operational continuity
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the laboratory
• Perform other duties as assigned to support business objectives

MAU Workforce Solutions is an innovative global company with extensive experience providing solutions for success in staffing, recruiting, technology and outsourcing to our clients, employees, and applicants. Headquartered in Augusta, GA since 1973, MAU is a family and minority-owned company offering better processes and better people to create efficiencies and greater profits for our clients. Our relationships with world-class companies, our training programs and our culture of family allow MAU to offer better results, better jobs, and better lives to those who work with us.

All Applicants must submit to background check and drug screening

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position