Laboratory Quality Technician 1st Shift

solenis; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions with a focus on chemical testing, GMP compliance, and data-driven process improvements in a plant QC lab. The role supports QA activities and ensures products meet quality specifications while adhering to safety and environmental programs.

The candidate will perform batch testing, data tabulation, and instrumentation operation, contributing to continuous improvement and regulatory compliance across site operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Chemistry or related science with minor in Chemistry or equivalent experience
• 1 year of experience in a Quality Control environment within a GMP regulated facility
• Experience with IR, UV/VIS, Moisture Analyzer

Responsibilities

• Provides daily production support including timely testing, evaluating, and recording test results for raw materials, production batches, and finished products
• Calculates and provides adjustments to products as required and communicates with R&D and Regulatory for process improvements
• Operates/Maintains laboratory instrumentation
• Reviews and files raw material Certificates of Analysis
• Trains and assists plant personnel in the use and standardization of laboratory equipment and procedures

Education

Bachelor's in Chemistry or related science

Tools

IR

UV/VIS

Moisture Analyzer

Job description

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company's product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.

For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media.

This position is responsible for providing technical support regarding the chemistry of products, adherence to quality specifications, regulatory and environmental compliance. The successful candidate will be able to perform chemical testing of batches, line samples, and raw materials along with providing batch adjustments as necessary. They will also be able to tabulate and summarize a variety of data. This candidate should also be able to actively participate and comply with our Quality, Health, and Environmental programs, including: training initiatives and following all policies and procedures. This position works in a team environment and is required to assist others as necessary.

Primary Position Responsibilities:

• Employs safe work habits and complies with all applicable Diversey safety requirements
• Works closely with the Quality Manager and Supervisor, Plant Management, Production teams, and QA personnel at other sites
• Ensures products are produced according to the Bill of Materials (BOM)
• Provides daily production support including: timely testing, evaluating, and recording test results for raw materials, production batches, and finished products
• Calculates and provides adjustments to products as required and communicates with R&D and Regulatory for process improvements for both mixing and packaging
• Operates/Maintains laboratory instrumentation
• Conducts audits and summarizes date for management review
• Coordinates and performs ATP testing to release micro sensitive products to comply with Hygienic Manufacturing Guidelines
• Provides support to the plant with regard to waste minimization, environmental compliance, regulatory compliance, timely disposition of returns, discrepant product and materials
• Prepares customer Certificates of Analysis (COA's)
• Reviews and files raw material Certificates of Analysis
• Reviews laboratory work instructions
• Enters data into SAP database
• Issues and completes non-conformance reports as needed and/or directed
• Trains and assists plant personnel in the use and standardization of laboratory equipment and procedures in their departments
• Trains new lab personnel in procedures, product analysis, and instrumentation use and maintenance
• Utilize SPC methods in data collection, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective/Preventive Action effectiveness, and Cost saving/Avoidance Analysis
• Supports the compliance and maintenance of GMP and ISO 9001/14001 documentation
• Performs GMP and ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 audits as scheduled
• Reviews, inspects and authorizes the release of DIN products (GMP) as well as perform routine stability testing on Plant manufactured goods
• Participates in continuous improvement activities such as 5 Why Investigations, Kaizen, TPM, etc.
• Ability to change shifts to cover vacation and needs of the business

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Education Preferred: Bachelor's in Chemistry or related science with minor in Chemistry OR experience may be substituted for education
• Minimum Experience Preferred:
• At least 1 year of experience in a Quality Control environment within a GMP regulated facility
• Experience with IR, UV/VIS, Moisture Analyzer

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for periods of up to 4 hours at a time
• Ability to perform repetitive bending and stretching on a daily basis
• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds occasionally

Employee must use and maintain their PPE and follow Area specific PPE policies and rules. Contact lenses are not permitted.

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Assists engineers and scientists with a variety of laboratory tasks | Performs chemical and/or physical analyses or scientific tests using both routine and special techniques in compliance with all safety and infection control standards | Collects, analyzes and processes laboratory samples | Records results of tests, organizes data, performs basic computations, and prepares reports and analyses using standard procedures and guidelines | Installs, operates, maintains and repairs laboratory test equipment, apparatus, systems and supplies

• Assists engineers and scientists with a variety of laboratory tasks
• Performs chemical and/or physical analyses or scientific tests using both routine and special techniques in compliance with all safety and infection control standards
• Collects, analyzes and processes laboratory samples
• Records results of tests, organizes data, performs basic computations, and prepares reports and analyses using standard procedures and guidelines
• Installs, operates, maintains and repairs laboratory test equipment, apparatus, systems and supplies

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