QC Lab Supervisor

Yoh Services LLC; Elkton (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life & Disability Insurance

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll

Referral Bonus Programs

Certification and training

COVID safety program

Job summary

Yoh Life Sciences is seeking a hands-on Laboratory Supervisor to oversee daily quality-control laboratory activities in a polymer compounding environment. You will coordinate testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products to ensure compliance with specifications and ISO quality requirements.

Collaborate with Quality, Engineering and Manufacturing to investigate product quality issues, maintain equipment and documentation, train staff, and ensure testing is performed safely

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of quality-control laboratory experience.
• Experience in ISO-regulated quality environment.
• Some college coursework; degree in Chemistry/Polymer Science/Materials Science/Chemical Engineering preferred.
• Strong math skills including calculations, measurements, percentages, unit conversions, and interpreting numerical test results.
• Ability to train and provide guidance to laboratory associates.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality-control laboratory testing on raw materials, in-process materials, and finished polymer products.
• Perform testing including Tensile, Compression, Rheology, Viscosity, Thermal analysis, Chemical extractions, Titrations.
• Operate laboratory instruments and equipment per procedures.
• Perform routine instrument calibrations and verify equipment performance.
• Review test results for accuracy and identify out-of-spec results.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and quality documentation.
• Train laboratory associates on QC procedures, testing methods, and safety.

Skills

Quality control

Laboratory testing

Documentation

Attention to detail

Training

Communication

Education

Chemistry or related technical field

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Calibrations

Job description

Yoh Life Sciences is hiringa hands-on Laboratory Supervisor to oversee daily quality-control laboratory activities within a polymer compounding manufacturing environment. The Laboratory Supervisor will perform and coordinate testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products to ensure compliance with established specifications and quality standards. This position works closely with Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to investigate product-quality issues, support corrective actions, maintain laboratory equipment and documentation, and ensure testing is performed accurately, safely, and in accordance with established procedures and ISO quality requirements.

Location: Elkton, MD

Schedule: M-F 7-3:30

Key Responsibilities

• Perform quality-control laboratory testing on raw materials, in-process materials, and finished polymer products.
• Perform testing including:
  • Tensile testing
  • Compression testing
  • Rheology
  • Viscosity
  • Thermal analysis
  • Chemical extractions
  • Titrations
• Operate laboratory instruments and equipment in accordance with established procedures and test methods.
• Perform routine instrument calibrations and verify equipment performance.
• Follow established laboratory procedures, specifications, work instructions, and quality-system requirements.
• Review test results for accuracy and identify abnormal or out-of-specification results.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, test results, calibration records, and quality documentation.
• Train laboratory associates on QC procedures, testing methods, equipment operation, documentation, and safety requirements.
• Work with Quality Associates and Engineers to investigate product-quality issues and support corrective actions.
• Assist with root-cause investigations and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Provide laboratory testing and analysis to support Manufacturing and Quality teams.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.
• Follow all company safety policies, laboratory procedures, and applicable ISO quality-system requirements.
• Assist with maintaining and improving laboratory procedures and testing processes.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of quality-control laboratory or related manufacturing laboratory experience.
• Experience working in an ISO-regulated quality environment and familiarity with ISO quality-system requirements.
• Some college coursework required; degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
• Experience performing laboratory testing and working with laboratory instruments.
• Ability to follow established testing procedures and accurately document results.
• Basic math skills, including the ability to perform calculations, measurements, percentages, unit conversions, and interpret numerical test results.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate recordkeeping.
• Ability to recognize abnormal or out-of-specification test results.
• Ability to train and provide guidance to laboratory associates.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

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Estimated Min Rate: $26.00

Estimated Max Rate: $28.00

What's In It for You?

We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh's network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh's extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh's vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

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