QC Lab Technican

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom; Ringwood (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Better Work-Life Balance

Fewer Commutes

Job summary

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom in Illinois seeks a laboratory professional to support TPU manufacturing quality and analysis. You will perform routine and non-standard lab tests, maintain records, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 guidelines.

The role requires an associate degree or higher in Chemistry or related field, 3+ years experience, SAP familiarity, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle equipment maintenance and audits.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in Chemistry, Science, or Process Technology.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in TPU manufacturing, laboratory, or quality control in chemical manufacturing.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills; both oral and written.
• Literate and experienced with ISO 9001:2015 standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customers receive quality products and services they expect
• Perform routine laboratory analysis in accordance with current test methods: melt volume ratio, melt index, extrusion quality, hydroxyl determination, moisture, hardness, tensile, abrasion, TMA
• Perform non-standard laboratory analysis as required: Test method development, test method validation, customer requests, retests
• Check and report analysis results as requiredRetesting of retains for complaints, returned products or re-certification samples
• Perform basic preventative maintenance, repair, and calibration of laboratory equipment
• Undertake effective, accurate, and efficient processing of laboratory workload
• Maintain accurate and systematic records in accordance with documented procedures
• Ensure adequate stocks of reagents and consumables
• Perform laboratory housekeeping duties
• Participate in internal and external quality audits

Skills

Excellent communication skills

ISO 9001:2015

Education

Associate's degree or higher in Chemistry, Science, Process Technology

Tools

SAP

Job description

• You typically work 14 days each month and have 14-16 days off.
• Work 36 hours one week and 48 hours the following week with 8 hours of overtime
• Every other week includes a three-day weekend. Better Work-Life Balance
• Fewer Commutes

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure customers receive quality products and services they expect
• Perform routine laboratory analysis in accordance with current test methods: melt volume ratio, melt index, extrusion quality, hydroxyl determination, moisture, hardness, tensile, abrasion, TMA
• Perform non-standard laboratory analysis as required: Test method development, test method validation, customer requests, retests
• Check and report analysis results as requiredRetesting of retains for complaints, returned products or re-certification samples
• Perform basic preventative maintenance, repair, and calibration of laboratory equipment
• Undertake effective, accurate, and efficient processing of laboratory workload
• Maintain accurate and systematic records in accordance with documented procedures
• Ensure adequate stocks of reagents and consumables
• Perform laboratory housekeeping duties
• Participate in internal and external quality audits

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree or higher in Chemistry, Science, Process Technology

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in TPU manufacturing, laboratory, or quality control in chemical manufacturing is preferred.

Skills:

• SAP experience preferred
• Excellent communication skills; both oral and written
• Literate and experienced with ISO 9001:2015

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Able to bend, stoop, lift 30 lbs, climb stairs and ladders, balance, and stand for long periods of time