QA Lab Technician — Instrumental Analysis & Process Quality

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

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.