Quality Control Laboratory Technician Job

Arkema SA; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkema seeks a Quality Technician to support QC testing in Louisville, KY, ensuring data integrity and timely SAP input.

You will participate in HACCP/GMP/ Food Safety teams, follow SOPs, and uphold safety and housekeeping standards while contributing to continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of Laboratory and/or Quality experience required.
• High school diploma required. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred, with preference given to chemistry, biology, or related fields.
• Basic knowledge of statistics is preferred. Able to learn and understand basic statistics (Control Charting, SPC, Cpk, Cp, Std. Dev)
• Ability to self direct work and processes
• Demonstrate strong attention to details and display analytical skills
• Demonstrate competency with Microsoft Office suite
• Food Safety / HACCP Certification preferred but expected to become certified within 6 months of start

Responsibilities

• Ensure QC testing is completed per procedures and results are inputted into SAP accurately and within QC time window.
• When material issues arise (tested out of specification or process limits) elevate the issue to site management in a timely fashion.
• Actively participate in the NCMR process
• Participate as a member of HACCP/GMP/Food Safety Team
• Comply with all laboratory safety requirements and maintain laboratory using good housekeeping practices
• Practice Safe work habits in accordance with OSHA, EPA guidelines, and Bostik specific EHS expectations
• Prioritize testing based on customer requirements or R&D needs
• Properly document and report testing data
• Sample preparation and management per laboratory procedures
• Complete necessary calibration, certification, and pre-use processes required
• Manage the nonconforming material process flow (entry, assignment, closure)
• Actively participate in continuous improvement projects
• Perform other assigned duties to support Quality Services and other processes
• Review and report production data
• Retain management
• Plant equipment calibration, etc.
• Attend all HACCP/GMP/Food Safety meeting
• Conduct GMP and Glass inspections

Skills

Laboratory experience

Quality experience

Attention to detail

Data entry accuracy

Statistical knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

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Quality Control Laboratory Technician Job

Location:

Louisville, KY, United States

Employment Type: Regular

Category: Production / Operations

Posting Date: Oct 7, 2026

Job Description

Division : Bostik

Job title:

Quality Technician

Situation in organisation (enclose a copy of your organisation chart)

This Position Reports to the Quality Manager in the plant or lab.

Job dimensions

• Ensure QC testing is completed per procedures and results are inputted into SAP accurately and within QC time window. When material issues arise (tested out of specification or process limits) elevate the issue to site management in a timely fashion.
• Actively participate in the NCMR process
• Participate as a member of HACCP/GMP/Food Safety Team

Activities

• Comply with all laboratory safety requirements and maintain laboratory using good housekeeping practices
• Practice Safe work habits in accordance with OSHA, EPA guidelines, and Bostik specific EHS expectations
• Prioritize testing based on customer requirements or R&D needs
• Properly document and report testing data
• Sample preparation and management per laboratory procedures
• Complete necessary calibration, certification, and pre-use processes required
• Manage the nonconforming material process flow (entry, assignment, closure)
• Actively participate in continuous improvement projects
• Perform other assigned duties to support Quality Services and other processes
  • Review and report production data
  • Retain management
  • Plant equipment calibration, etc.
• Attend all HACCP/GMP/Food Safety meeting
• Conduct GMP and Glass inspections

Context and environment

• The job involves laboratory work that is time critical, without compromise to data integrity.
• Customers are relying on accurate representation of product and release on time.

Accountabilities

• Data Accuracy / verification to ensure only material in specification is released for sale.
• On time testing to Release Dates
• Effective Communication when material may not get released on time
• Managing all Non Conforming Materials

Qualifications / experience required

• Minimum of 5 or more years of Laboratory and/or Quality Experience required.
• High school diploma required. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred, with preference given to chemistry, biology, or related fields
• Basic knowledge of statistics is preferred. Able to learn and understand basic statistics (Control Charting, SPC, Cpk, Cp, Std. Dev)
• Ability to self direct work and processes
• Demonstrate strong attention to details and display analytical skills
• Demonstrate competency with Microsoft Office suite
• Food Safety / HACCP Certification preferred but expected to become certified within 6 months of start

Who we are? Arkema is a world leader in Innovative Materials for a Sustainable World with the ambition to become a pure Specialty Materials player.

We thrive as One Arkema, comprised of many businesses and brands including Bostik, ArrMaz, and more! and operating with a global reach in 55 countries with more than 20,700 employees. Each one contributes to positioning Arkema as a recognized leader of specialty chemicals and advanced materials, reporting annual sales of €9.1 billion, of which 3.1% allocated to R&D for 1,800 researchers in 17 R&D centers.

If you pursue excellence, love innovation and are inspired by challenges, we encourage you through www.arkema.com to learn more about our values – Solidarity, Performance, Simplicity, Empowerment, and Inclusion – and how we concentrate on advances in bio-based and recyclable materials, new energies, water management, electronic solutions, lightweight materials and design, home efficiency and insulation.

Changing the world requires the right formula. The right formula consists of our innovative and sustainable materials, and you. Join us to develop the materials of tomorrow and make a difference together. What are you made of?

The legal information below pertains specifically to positions posted in the United States, however we strive for diversity, equity and inclusion in all the countries that we hire.
Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring.

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