Quality Assurance Lab Technician

DCL Corporation; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated QAL Lab Technician to join their quality assurance team. This role involves performing critical color application testing and ensuring compliance with established specifications in a dynamic lab environment. You'll be responsible for conducting tests, documenting results, and collaborating with various departments to enhance processes. If you possess a strong background in laboratory practices and a passion for quality assurance, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to innovative projects while ensuring product excellence. Join a team where your expertise will make a significant impact on quality standards.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate’s degree in science or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of two years of lab experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform color application testing and record results.
• Conduct calibration duties and safety inspections as required.
• Collaborate with Production and Technical teams.

Skills

Laboratory Practices

Quality Management System Procedures

Color Application Testing

Calibration Duties

Education

Associate’s Degree in Science

Two Years of College-Level Chemistry

Job description

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY

Reporting to the Quality Assurance Supervisor, this position is responsible for safely and accurately performing all color application testing in the standardization part of the quality assurance lab at the Bushy Park pigments plant. Testing includes the assessment of work in process, pre-formulations, and finished goods pigments to established specifications.

Must efficiently perform all duties with some direct supervision.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES

The specific responsibilities of the QAL Lab Technician include:

• Have full knowledge of safe operating procedures and a practical working knowledge of laboratory practices in the functional area.
• Perform procedures and documentation required by the Quality Management System.
• Perform tests as specified in Control Manual and QC Records.
• Record and report results.
• Provide direction on adjustments to processes as indicated by test results.
• Perform calibration duties on instruments as required and report on results.
• Perform safety inspections as required by site policies and directives.
• Perform other duties such as department representatives on 5S, Six Sigma, or other teams as necessary.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Work directly with leaders and teams in Production, Technology, and all Plant Technical and Warehouse departments.

QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Associate’s degree in science, two years of college-level chemistry, or equivalent experience is required.
• Minimum of two years of lab experience is required.