Quality Lab Technician – Greenville, OH

Austincc; Greenville (OH); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Austin Community College in Greenville, Ohio is seeking a QC Laboratory Technician responsible for ensuring quality through physical and chemical analyses of raw materials and finished products. The role involves working 12-hour rotating shifts and requires strong analytical techniques. Candidates should have a minimum of a high school diploma, with a bachelor's or associate's degree in a science field preferred. Proficiency in laboratory techniques including HPLC is essential, along with strong computer skills.

Formación

• Strong proficiency in computer software like Microsoft Word and Excel is essential.
• Candidates should demonstrate understanding of analytical techniques and proper chemical handling.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure the quality of products through physical and chemical analyses.
• Document analytical data according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Assist in inventory management and equipment maintenance.

Conocimientos

Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Knowledge of analytical techniques and proper chemical handling

Experience with laboratory techniques, including HPLC

Experience in microbiological analysis

Educación

Minimum high school diploma or GED

Bachelor's or associate's degree in a science field preferred

Herramientas

High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)

Gas Chromatography (GC)

Descripción del empleo

Position Overview

It will start out as a (M–F) 8‑hour day shift but will become a 12‑hour rotating shift once training is complete.

Requirements

• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong knowledge of analytical techniques, understanding of proper chemical handling, use, storage and disposal.
• Must be able to work a rotating shift that includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Minimum high school diploma or GED.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree (BS) or associate's degree (AS) preferred in a science field.
• Proficiency in laboratory techniques, including but not limited to hands‑on use of HPLC and other chemistry methods.
• Experience in microbiological analysis.
• Experience with lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• The QC Laboratory Technician ensures the quality of products by performing physical and chemical analyses of raw materials, in‑process, and finished products in support of the manufacturing process.
• The QC Laboratory Technician primarily works a 12‑hour rotating shift. This position requires schedule flexibility to assist with vacation coverage of other team members when necessary (including some weekends and holidays) as well as some early‑morning training responsibilities.
• Analyze routine raw material, in‑process, and finished good samples using various laboratory techniques including High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography (GC) and other methodology such as particle size analyzer, density meter, viscometer, etc.
• Provide timely and accurate documentation of all analytical data according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Escalate out‑of‑spec materials to QC Lab Supervisor for data review.
• Aid in management of inventory of consumables such as HPLC columns, spare parts, reference standards, and control samples.
• Complete routine troubleshooting and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Identify and implement process improvement in laboratory functions.
• Strict adherence to established quality, safety and environmental standards is required.