QA Lab Technician

Ingevity; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingevity, located in North Charleston, seeks a Laboratory Technician to perform chemical analyses and ensure product quality. Applicants should hold an Associates or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field, with laboratory experience being a plus. Responsibilities include data entry, instrument maintenance, and training new staff. Candidates must be proficient in using laboratory instruments and demonstrate clear communication skills. The position entails shift work and overtime, and visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related field is required.
• One year of chemical lab or plant experience considered acceptable.
• Shift work and overtime are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform wet chemical and instrumental analyses on samples.
• Enter analysis data into management databases.
• Verify quality of products and materials.
• Perform equipment calibrations and preventative maintenance.
• Train new Technical Specialists.

Skills

Laboratory experience and instrumental analysis

Proficient in computer operation and documentation

Clear communication skills

Physical dexterity for laboratory evaluations

Education

Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

GC

Karl Fischer

FT-IR

UV/VIS

X-Ray fluorescence

SAP

Job description

Overview

Job Family Group: Quality

Are you ready to do something remarkable? Ready to collaborate with an incredible team to solve problems that improve people's lives? Meet Ingevity.

At Ingevity, we develop innovations that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Our products enable oil to flow better, crops to grow fuller, roads to last longer and ensure that the air we all breathe is cleaner.

Our people come from all different backgrounds and help reimagine new possibilities daily. We understand there is no challenge too big and no contribution too small. We seek out new ideas for tackling complex problems and celebrate achieving the improbable. We value each person's unique talents and synergize them to create meaningful impact and sustainable solutions for our customers and our world.

Bold. Energetic. Ingenious. Genuine. If these qualities describe you, we'd love for you to join Ingevity!

How you will impact Ingevity

• Accurately perform wet chemical and instrumental analyses in accordance with procedures for in-process and shipment samples.

• Entry of in-process and shipment data into management databases (Proficy and SAP).

• Verify quality of products and critical raw materials.

• Packages and retains shipment samples.

• Perform instrument preventative maintenance and function checks.

• Preparation and standardization of reagents.

• Communicate and record information in verbal, written and electronic forms.

• Maintain required records, including SPC charts and lab notebooks.

• Perform equipment and instrument calibrations.

• Review and train on new test methods and new instrument operation procedures.

• Support various technical groups with analytical requirements.

• Prepare Individual Performance Plan.

• Participate in R&R studies.

• Train new Technical Specialists.

• Perform duties of Evacuation Coordinator during plant evacuation.

• Perform daily and weekly laboratory safety inspections.

• Perform laboratory housekeeping activities, to include sample retain management.

• Use safe work practices and maintains awareness of all emergency procedures.

• Utilize a variety of laboratory instruments: Karl Fischer, GC, GPC, IC, FT-IR, UV/VIS, and X-Ray fluorescence.

What you need to succeed

• Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Associate in Chemical Engineering, or related field. One year of Chemical lab experience or chemical plant industrial experience will be considered in lieu of formal education.

• Laboratory experience and instrumental analysis preferred.

• Proficient in the operation of computers and software, documentation, and multi-tasking.

• Must be able to communicate information in a clear, concise manner required.

• Must have sufficient physical dexterity to perform laboratory evaluations accurately and timely.

• Shift work and overtime required.

• This role is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. The successful candidate must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship to work in the US.

Ingevity is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.