Lab Technician III Job

Arkema; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Quality Lab Technician to ensure the highest standards of quality assurance for raw materials and finished goods. This crucial role involves conducting tests, maintaining lab supplies, and adhering to safety protocols in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates will possess a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to safety. Join a forward-thinking team where your contributions will directly impact product quality and operational excellence. If you're ready to take on a challenging role that offers growth and development opportunities, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; chemical manufacturing experience preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug test, and background check.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality assurance testing and maintain lab supplies.
• Follow safety rules and ensure a clean and safe workplace.
• Perform equipment calibration and assist in training new technicians.

Skills

Safety Consciousness

Reliability

Strong Work Ethic

Good Communication Skills

Mathematical Skills

Ability to Coach

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Quality Lab Technician is responsible for conducting quality assurance testing on all raw materials and finished goods as needed. In addition, the QA Lab Technician can provide support for operations, shipping and receiving, administration roles, HES, and management. This is a salary non-exempt position and can be either 2nd or 3rd shift.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Must follow all Safety Rules, Regulations, Operating Procedures, Corporate/Plant Policies and Laws at all times.
• Maintains a Clean and Safe Workplace. Keep equipment, counters, etc. clean.
• Participate in plant safety culture (attend/complete training, CARE observations, enter near misses when appropriate, etc.)
• Be able to lift 25 pounds safely.
• Safely handle industrial chemicals using established safe plant procedures and processes.
• Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) including chemical suit, respirator, face shield, hard hat, steel toed boots, etc.
• Conduct Quality Assurance testing, record test data, perform calculations according to test methods, communicate and interpret data, assume responsibility for accuracy of data and precision of test equipment. Be efficient in all test methods.
• Prioritize testing as needed with assistance of operations, shipping, or management.
• Perform equipment calibration and maintenance.
• Maintain laboratory supplies and effectively organize daily activities to achieve expected results.
• Develop and maintain lab projects focused on continuous improvement including stability studies.
• Properly prepare and dispose of waste, universal waste, and non-conforming product generated by the department in accordance with all regulatory, statutory, and company requirements.
• Use of SAP.
• Willing to provide training to new technicians as appropriate.
• Additional duties as assigned may include but are not limited to the following:
• Daily management of recertification process
• Catalog Purchasing of Lab supplies
• Bulk Tanker Receipt and Synchronization
• Raw Material receipt in SAP with C.O.A. review and issuance of receiving stickers.
• Support annual review and procedure changes.
• Daily SAP Inventory Review
• Process Order Record Retention
• Receiver Filing
• Assist supervisors in making routine adjustments.

IN ORDER TO BE QUALIFIED FOR THIS ROLE, YOU MUST POSSESS THE FOLLOWING:

• Must have a high school Diploma or equivalent
• Must be safety conscious, reliable, and have a strong work ethic
• Minimum of one year of hands-on manufacturing experience desired; chemical manufacturing experience preferred.
• Be willing to work any shift and frequent overtime (12 hour shifts)
• Must be computer literate and have good math skills
• Good communication skills
• Pass a pre-employment physical, drug test and background check
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

THE FOLLOWING SKILL SETS ARE PREFERRED BY THE BUSINESS UNIT:

• History of strong attendance and performance.
• Ability to coach and be coached.
• Ability to be safe, innovative, flexible, self-starting, honest and open.
• Experience with computers.
• Ability to work as a member of an integrated team.