QC Technician - 2nd Shift

LANXESS Deutschland GmbH; New Hanover Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Training & development

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

LANXESS Deutschland GmbH in East Hanover, NJ is seeking an entry-level lab technician to conduct chemical and physical tests on finished products and raw materials. You will operate analytical instruments, maintain calibration, and document results in SAP, while supporting quality audits and process improvements.

The role is onsite with a 2nd shift (3:00 PM–11:30 PM) and involves wet chemistry testing such as viscosity, density, and water analyses.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with significant testing experience; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience testing in a chemical lab using wet chemistry techniques (viscosity, density, water analysis).
• Must have strong communication skills (written and verbal) and strong attention to detail.
• Willing to work 2nd shift hours, Mon-Fri 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM.

Responsibilities

• Operate performance testing equipment and analytical instrumentation and maintain calibration and repairs as needed.
• Perform ASTM, SAE, and FTM testing of intermediates and finished production batches.
• Perform aviation-specific performance testing, viscometric testing, and water analysis.
• Characterize ultra-clean requirements using spectroscopic light scattering particle counters.
• Conduct quantitative gravimetric Millipore filtration analysis.
• Use wet chemical titration methods including Karl Fischer and specific gravity.
• Maintain documentation and interface with SAP for results and approvals.
• Support root-cause analysis investigations with data and testing results.
• Participate in internal and external audits of the laboratory.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Highlights

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

Business Unit/Group Function Lubricant Additives Business

Work Arrangement Onsite

Level of Experience Entry level

Employee Type Regular

Salary Grade NMG 04 Above Nat Avg

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.
• 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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