Quality Control Lab Technician

Innophos; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

Annual incentive bonus

401k eligibility with company match

Paid Parental Leave

Educational assistance program

Job summary

Innophos is looking for a Quality Control Laboratory Technician for its Nashville, Tennessee chemical plant. In this role, you will handle crucial testing of raw materials, in-process, and finished products. Responsibilities include performing calibration checks, running references, and preparing Certificates of Analysis.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline and experience in quality control. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, financial incentives, and educational assistance, fostering a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline, preferably chemistry.
• Prior QC experience beneficial.
• Must be able to safely handle corrosive and toxic chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily calibration checks.
• Run references and enter data into log books.
• Prepare and release CoA's for bulk shipments.

Skills

Analytical methods comprehension

Mathematics understanding

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

LIMS software

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline

Job description

Innophos is recruiting for a Quality Control Laboratory Technician at our Nashville, Tennessee chemical plant. The Lab Tech position is responsible for performing all rawmaterial, in-process, and finished product testing for products produced at the Nashville plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing daily calibration checks
• Running references
• Entering data into log books, LIMS software programs
• Prepare and release CoA's for bulk shipments

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline, preferably chemistry
• Prior QC experience beneficial

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to comprehend and accurately perform analytical methods
• Possess a fundamental understanding of mathematics and understand the nature of analytical calculations
• Must be computer literate with the ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and LIMS software
• Must be able to:
  • Safely handle corrosive and toxic chemicals
  • Safely work alone when necessary
  • Complete assignments in a timely fashion
  • Maintain a clean work area
  • Visually make color comparisons and identify the presence of foreign materials
  • Interact professionally with supervisors/production employees in busy lab environment
  • Use good documentation skills/organizational skills to record lab results
• Must have a good attendance record
• Must be able to work rotating shift schedule, weekends, holidays, and vacation relief

Environmental and/or Physical Requirements

• Ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices including the proper wearing of clean protective clothing, following personal hygiene standards, and adherence to food/drink/tobacco restrictions

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hire
• Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance
• Tax advantaged health savings and spending accounts
• 401k eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contribution
• Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days
• Company provided Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program
• Educational assistance program

Innophos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Innophos is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates in our recruiting process, as required by applicable federal, state and local laws.