QC Lab Technician I

SNF Holding Company; Riceboro (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Savings Plan

Vacation Days

Incidental/Sick Days

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Development & Training

Job summary

SNF Holding Company is seeking a QC Lab Tech I in Georgia to support quality control testing of personal care finished products, calibrate and troubleshoot lab instruments, and maintain a safe, organized work environment. You will document results, prepare samples, and contribute to scale-up documentation for manufacturing processes.

Training is 2–6 weeks, shift is rotating, and salary is based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Chemistry is required.
• Ability to multi-task and learn quickly in a dynamic lab environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office and basic data entry.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% and lift up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform Quality Control tests on personal care finished products.
• Perform customer-specific testing as needed.
• Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments.
• Enter and maintain data in laboratory notebook and database systems.
• Prepare samples, standards, and manufacturing directives for scale-up.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Quick learner

Independent work

Team collaboration

MS Office

Organic Chemistry

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Chemistry

Tools

Rheological instruments

Lab instruments calibration

Job description

Overview

SNF is a specialty chemical group whose products, water-soluble polymers, contribute to treating, recycling, preserving water, saving energy, and reducing carbon footprint. A pioneer in soft chemistry, SNF has long been present on all continents, employing 9,000 people, including more than 2,700+ in the USA. Innovation and movement toward a cleaner, less carbon-intensive world accelerates SNF's growth.

Under general supervision performs Quality Control tests as required by sampling instructions to evaluate all personal care applications finished products. Calibrate, maintain and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation as necessary. Maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

The QC Lab Tech I will undergo training a minimum 2-6 weeks.

This is a rotating shift position. Salary is based on qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform Quality Control tests on personal care finished products according to established procedures.
• Perform Customer Specific testing as needed.
• Prepare procedures as needed for laboratory processes.
• Prepare reports as needed, both internal and external customers.
• Prepare individual project presentations as needed, both internal and external customers.
• Review analysis results and grade all finished lots when testing is complete.
• Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Enter and maintain all data into the laboratory notebook and database system for all tests/projects.
• Prepare samples, standards, specifications, and manufacturing directives for scale-up into manufacturing.
• Retain all finished samples and maintain retain storage in orderly condition.
• Train laboratory personnel, as required.
• Maintain clean and orderly workstations.
• Report and mitigate all unsafe conditions.
• Identify and understand the properties and hazards of chemicals.
• Utilizes hazardous waste satellite accumulation areas in accordance with EPA requirements.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• Associate's Degree - A minimum of an Associate Degree in Chemistry is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Ability to multi-task. Must be a quick learner and adapt to change.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs. occasionally to waist height.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to collaborate with different technical or customer groups.
• Working knowledge of basic rheological instruments preferred.
• Working knowledge of Organic Chemistry.
• Highly motivated and detail-oriented.
• Positive attitude with the ability to address issues, follow up, and implement solutions as required.
• Superior communication (verbal & written), ability to motivate, prioritize, and organize in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office Software Applications, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Vacation Days
• Incidental/Sick Days
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Development & Training

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.