Quality Lab Technician ( Chem Assistant Testing )

Socket.dev; Prescott (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Stock Purchase Plan

Medical/Dental/Life Insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Elevate in Prescott, AR seeks a Quality Lab Technician to perform product quality testing, document results, and follow safety directives. The role involves testing materials like EPDM and raw materials at various production stages, operating lab instruments, and ensuring ISO9001 compliance.

The candidate will train teammates on test methods, identify nonconforming material, and support continuous improvement initiatives within a safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in a manufacturing QC Laboratory environment.
• Industry experience in EPDM, Roofing, rubber, plastics, or chemical processing preferred.
• Key Skills: QMS (ISO 9001, ASTM), lab equipment, data analytics, continuous improvement, root cause problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Perform required product quality testing, document results, and follow all safety directives.
• Test materials (RAW Material, EPDM, Accessories) at production stages to determine quality.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain analytical instruments and equipment.
• Provide training on test methods and equipment maintenance to ensure ISO9001 compliance.
• Identify nonconforming material and coordinate rework or disposal.

Skills

Quality control

Data analytics

Six Sigma

ISO 9001

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Analytical instruments

Job description

Elevate is committed to providing the highest quality commercial roofing, wall and lining systems to solve our customers’ challenges, grounded by a 45-year legacy of proven experience. Our mission is to deliver solutions that save time, perform reliably and protect our communities. We are devoted to building partnerships rooted in trust in reflection of our Elevate promise that Nobody Covers You Better.

Elevate is part of the Amrize family of brands. Visit ElevateCommercialBP.com to learn more.

We’re seeking a Quality Lab Technician ( Chem Assistant Testing ) who’s ready to be part of a people-first company offering best-in-class products, exceptional training, and deep industry pride—all built to help our partners and team succeed.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Performs required product quality testing, documents results, and follows all safety and PPE directives. Works with minimal direction from Manager or Lead; has some latitude in

determining work objectives and goals.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

• Adheres to the environmental, safety, and health policies and procedures, and suggests
  continuous improvement ideas for quality management systems.
• Works well with teammates and is able to complete additional tasks required from quality managers or process engineers.
• Tests and inspects Raw Material, EPDM and Accessory at various stages of the production process to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products.
• Performs all lab procedures including printing labels, testing, and complete and accurate
  record keeping.
• Tests products at specified stages in the production process for a variety of qualities such as Viscosity, Solids, Density, MDR, Mooney, Tensile, Elongation, Shelf Stability, raw material etc. Be able to interpret data to make sound decisions.
• Identifies and labels nonconforming material to be reworked or as scrap.
• Supports investigations of customer complaints and production issues.
• Operates, maintains, calibrates, and checks analytical instruments and equipment.
• Provide training to new teammates on test methods and equipment maintenance to insure compliance of ISO9001 certification.
• Determines supply needs for the quality laboratory, and purchase supplies.
• Provides audit support.
• Helps determine conformity of raw material and product through testing or COA.
• Maintains nonconformity database.
• Work as a team to document, control, and disposition of any nonconformities.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Education:

• High School Diploma Required
• Bachelors degree preferred

Field of Study Preferred:

• Any STEM field

Required Work Experience:

• 5-10 years in a manufacturing QC Laboratory environment
• Industry experience in EPDM, Roofing, rubber, plastics, or chemical processing preferred
• Key Skills: QMS (ISO 9001, ASTM), lab equipment, data analytics, continuous improvement, root cause problem-solving.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work on your feet for long periods of time. Regularly operates a computer, computer accessories, phone and specialized lab equipment.
• Proven ability to lead and develop technical teams, strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Preferred Working experience with Six Sigma principles (Green/Black Belt), 5S principles, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary
• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program