QC Lab Tech: Battery Separator Lab (Day Shift)

Asahi Kasei; Town of Charlotte (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits

Flexible Spending Account

Vacation + 8 Paid Holidays + 24 Hours

401K Safe Harbor Contribution + Match

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Life & Disability Insurances

Job summary

Celgard, LLC in Charlotte, NC is seeking a QC Lab Tech to join the Quality team. You will perform physical and chemical QC tests, maintain lab equipment, and help ensure product quality for membrane battery separators used in EVs and ESS.

Reporting to the Quality Supervisor, you will document results, support ISO/TS16949 initiatives, and work a 2-2-3 day shift schedule from 6:00am to 6:00pm, with a focus on safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 1+ year hands-on lab experience or Celgard operations experience
• Quality control lab performing chemical and physical testing for release of manufactured products preferred
• Previous lab experience in an analytical or R&D environment preferred
• Hands on experience with polymer resins preferred
• Prior experience documenting test results/observations required
• Experience with ISO certified systems is a plus; internal auditor experience is a plus
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook) required
• Good math skills and unit conversions (Eng/Metric) required
• Knowledge of basic statistical concepts desired
• Knowledgeable of requirements for a certified environmental system preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform standard and/or non-routine QC tests including physical and chemical testing
• Perform routine and non-routine resin testing using DSC, TGA, FTIR, Rheometer, Melt Flow indexer, and pycnometer
• Maintain calibration status of equipment
• Maintain accurate records of data and observations (paper and electronic)
• Prepare and verify data certificates for COA and maintain QC document control
• Collaborate with team members; participate in cross-functional teams and lead meetings
• Communicate via telephone and e-mail in a friendly and professional manner
• Participate in ISO 9000 / TS16949 initiatives and safety practices
• Maintain clean and organized lab; participate in 5S activities
• Present to small groups and participate in tours of lab and facility
• Train others as needed and maintain professional relationships
• Utilize KPIs to gauge performance and drive corrective actions
• Collaborate with plant personnel to meet objectives and support continuous improvement
• Work in a high-performance team environment and apply Lean Manufacturing principles
• Keep Celgard information confidential

Skills

Lab testing

Quality control

MS Office proficiency

Documentation of results

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

DSC

TGA

FTIR

Rheometer

Melt Flow Indexer

Pycnometer

ISO 9000/TS16949 knowledge

Job description

Celgard, LLC in Charlotte, NC is seeking a QC Lab Tech to join the Quality team. You will perform physical and chemical QC tests, maintain lab equipment, and help ensure product quality for membrane battery separators used in EVs and ESS.

Reporting to the Quality Supervisor, you will document results, support ISO/TS16949 initiatives, and work a 2-2-3 day shift schedule from 6:00am to 6:00pm, with a focus on safety and continuous improvement.