QA Technician I Job

Arkema Inc; Mulberry (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkema Inc. is seeking a QA Lab Technician at the Mulberry, Florida Chemical Facility. The role supports operations by analyzing incoming raw materials, production batches, and outgoing shipments to ensure adherence to QA standards and specifications.

The position requires rotating 12-hour shifts (days/nights/weekends), safe lab practices, and proficiency with lab software and ERP systems. Responsibilities include sample preparation, testing, documentation, and contributing to continuous quality

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 1 year of experience in a technical lab OR Bachelor's Degree in a Science discipline is required (Chemistry preferred).
• DOT and IMDG training experience is preferred.
• SAP experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze incoming raw materials to ensure QA standards are met and record results in the QA database.
• Prepare and refill lab solutions; manage proper handling, maintenance, and disposal of retains.
• Perform tests on manufactured products to ensure compliance before disposition to storage or shipment.
• Process outgoing shipments, including domestic/international documentation and SDS attachment when required.
• Assist QA Management with calibration standards, audit samples, and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Math proficiency

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree in Science (Chemistry preferred)

Tools

SAP

ERP/CRM Database

Excel

Lab software/equipment

Job description

JOB DIMENSIONS

• - General purpose: support operations by analyzing and ensuring incoming raw materials, production batches, and outgoing shipments follow standard quality assurance procedures and meet quality specifications.
• - Shift schedule rotates days, nights, and weekends - 12-hour shifts - 6am/pm-6pm/am

ACTIVITIES

General Duties

• - Prepare and refill all lab solutions and solvents, as needed.
• - Proper handling, maintenance and disposal of sample retains, per applicable work instructions.
• - Restock lab supplies as needed. Check lab inventories and notify the QA Manager of needs.
• - Proper disposal of waste pails and solvents, as needed.
• - Maintain required laboratory housekeeping standards.
• - Perform customer service duties during off-hours, including receipt and processing of customer orders.
• - Functions as plant security monitor during off business hours.
• - Safe work practices; proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• - Special Projects as designated by QA Management and other job duties, as assigned.
• - Analysis and documentation of calibration standards and audit samples.

For incoming Raw Material

• - Analyze materials delivered by certified vendors per the standard procedures for receiving, testing, and verification ensuring that all incoming material meets requirements as listed in QA database.
• - Enter all results into the QA database, if applicable.
• - If materials that dot not meet specified requirements, notify the QA Management for approval or material disposition.
• - Enter Purchase Order receipts of incoming raw material into ERP/CRM Database, if applicable.

For Manufactured Products

• - Generate product formulations (Process Orders) for the Production department using ERP/CRM Database and Excel formulations
• - Make sure all products do not exhibit non-typical properties that may fall under the required specifications before disposition.
• - Run all tests according to specified test methods to ensure that produced material meets the requirements before disposition to a storage tank, drums, tank truck, or railcar. If not, make recommendations to production to adjust the material into specification, if possible.
• - If a situation arises where a product formulation or procedure does not make provisions for an adjustment to bring material into specification, contact QA Management for guidelines.
• - When batches are completed, enter the batch receipt into ERP/CRM Database.

For Outgoing Shipments

• - Run all tests according to specified test methods to ensure products meet all customer specifications before approval is given for loading.
• - Print domestic bill of lading for shipments. Check pertinent customer information on domestic and international bill of landing before the material is certified.
• - Ensure that the appropriate SDS is attached to the bill of lading.
• - If required, generate a Certificate of Analysis for the material being shipped.

CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT

• - Position based in Mulberry, Florida Chemical Facility.
• - Requires some physical work that can involve routine lifting, climbing, bending, stooping, crouching, and standing for long hours.
• - Must be able to safely perform all the duties of the job
• - Ability to safely lift up to 40lbs.
• - Must be able to pass a post-offer/pre-placement drug screen, background check, job-related pulmonary function test. (Must also follow facial hair guidelines.)

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• - Must be self-motivated with a can-do attitude.
• - Ability to work independently and with a team, required.
• - Attention to detail and accuracy are critical.
• - Strong analytical skills, required.
• - Must be proficient in math and possess knowledge of basic chemistry, lab equipment/instrumentation, standard lab, and safety procedures.
• - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, required.
• - Must be able to become proficient with lab related software and equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• - High School Diploma, or equivalent, with 1 year of experience working in a technical lab OR Bachelor's Degree in a Science discipline, is required. (Chemistry degree, preferred.)
• - Department of Transportation (DOT), and International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG) training experience, preferred.
• - SAP experience, preferred.