QC Technician - 2nd Shift

Lanxess Corporation; Hanover Neck (NJ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Retirement plans

Health programs

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development

Job summary

LANXESS East Hanover is seeking a Laboratory Technician to conduct chemical and physical tests on finished products and batch materials. You will operate analytical instrumentation and maintain calibration, documenting results clearly. The role emphasizes wet chemistry and ASTM/SAE/FTM testing, SAP data interfaces, audits, and root-cause investigations.

Second-shift hours are 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM. This role also offers growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and a strong commitment to safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience with wet chemistry techniques (viscosity, density, water analysis).
• Strong communication and attention to detail; ability to work 2nd shift (3:00 PM–11:30 PM).

Responsibilities

• Operate testing equipment and maintain calibration of instruments.
• Perform ASTM, SAE, and FTM tests on intermediates and finished batches.
• Aviation-specific performance testing, viscometric testing, and water analysis.
• Characterize ultra-clean requirements using spectroscopic counters.
• Perform gravimetric Millipore filtration analysis.
• Conduct wet chemical titration, Karl Fischer, and Specific Gravity analyses.
• Document results accurately and interface with SAP; support audits.
• Support root-cause analysis with data and testing results.
• Participate in internal and external laboratory audits and safety initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

2nd shift availability

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Conducts chemical and physical laboratory tests of finished products and batch raw materials.

Primary Responsibilities

• Operate performance testing equipment and analytical instrumentation as well as insuring proper maintenance, calibration, and repairs when needed.
• Perform detailed ASTM, SAE, and FTM testing of key characteristics for intermediates and finished production batches.
• Aviation-specific performance testing, Viscometric testing, and water analysis.
• Characterization of ultra-clean requirements using Spectroscopic light scattering particle counters
• Quantitative gravimetric Millipore filtration analysis
• Wet chemical titration methods including Karl Fisher,Specific Gravity.
• Perform routine control charting on critical tests and troubleshoot/communicate deviations or trends
• Operate Production laboratory to test inline packaged material and authorize line approvals to package manufactured product as well as provide support to Production for maintaining product quality and integrity
• Maintain accurate, well-organized, and defensible documentation of all results - interface with software such as SAP.
• Support root-cause analysis investigations and corrective actions with data compilation and testing.
• Participate in both internal quality audits and external customer audits of the laboratory performance.
• Develop improvements in the accuracy and efficiency of the laboratory processes.
• Perform PTHAs, JSAs, and support plant/department Safety and 5S initiatives.

Experience / Skills

• Education Minimum of a High school diploma with significant testing experience is required; Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Previous experience testing in a chemical lab revolving around wet chemistry techniques (viscosity, density, & water analysis).
• Must have strong communication skills (written and verbal) and a strong attention to detail.
• Willing to work 2nd shift hours, Monday - Friday from 300 PM to 1130 PM.

Location East Hanover
Employee Type Regular

Who we are

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.

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What we offer you

• Compensation We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program. The established pay range for this position is $66,100 to $110,100. Please note, the actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.
• Comprehensive Benefits We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
• Work-Life & Flexibility We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global "Xwork" program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
• Training & Development We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
• DiversityLANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.

LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.

We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!

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