Quality Lab Technician: Materials & Product Testing

Clariant SE; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

PTO with carry‑over

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

EAP Program

Spending and Savings Accounts

Life/AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Auto/Home Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Legal Services Plan

Job summary

Clariant in Louisville, KY is seeking a QC Technician to support daily lab testing of materials, ensuring quality and safety specs. Onsite role with responsibilities spanning instrument operation (XRF, ICP, LECO), data documentation, and collaboration with production and R&D teams.

The position requires a chemistry-focused degree with 1–3 years in a QA/analytical lab, strong procedural discipline, and safety compliance. Competitive salary and benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Degree in chemistry or related field; equivalent lab experience considered.
• 1–3 years in quality-control, analytical, industrial, or manufacturing lab.
• Hands-on with analytical instrumentation as listed.
• Follow procedures, interpret results, troubleshoot, and document.
• Safety practices, quality systems, calibration requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing of materials to verify quality and specs.
• Conduct chemical and physical analyses using approved methods.
• Operate instruments (XRF, ICP, LECO, etc.) and maintain records.
• Interpret and communicate results with traceability.
• Support investigations and corrective actions for deviations.
• Calibrate, verify, and maintain equipment.
• Assist with development and validation of test methods and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with production, QA, and R&D to resolve issues.
• Maintain clean, safe lab per SOPs and ISO standards.
• Monitor inventory of chemicals and supplies; report issues.
• Report safety incidents promptly.

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in chemistry / related discipline

Tools

XRF with fluxer

Titrators

Atomic spectroscopy

LECO analyzers

Attrition-analysis equipment

ICP systems

Job description

Clariant in Louisville, KY is seeking a QC Technician to support daily lab testing of materials, ensuring quality and safety specs. Onsite role with responsibilities spanning instrument operation (XRF, ICP, LECO), data documentation, and collaboration with production and R&D teams.

The position requires a chemistry-focused degree with 1–3 years in a QA/analytical lab, strong procedural discipline, and safety compliance. Competitive salary and benefits accompany the role.