Quality Lab Technician (Salary Range: $43,900 - $59,200) Job

Arkema; Town of Geneseo (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Control Technician to ensure product quality and compliance. This role involves performing critical testing, maintaining documentation, and supporting quality assurance initiatives. You will lead quality improvement efforts and serve as a key liaison between departments. Ideal candidates will have a background in analytical chemistry and strong organizational skills. Join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment that values safety and quality.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in an analytical chemistry lab preferred.
• Titration and wet chemistry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform Quality Control testing and data entry for product certification.
• Maintain QC equipment and documentation as per quality systems.
• Support quality improvement processes and assist in investigations.

Skills

Analytical Chemistry

Quality Control Testing

Documentation

Communication Skills

Troubleshooting Skills

Education

Associates Degree in Science

Tools

Chemstation Software

Agilent GCs

Agilent LCs

Job description

Job Summary:

Performs all aspects of Quality Control testing, sampling, data entry and associated paperwork related to final product release and support of technology departments. Leads quality improvement efforts; develops and documents procedures and methods as necessary. Serves as Trainer/SME for all lab tasks and as back-up/designee for routine Quality Manager tasks. Performs support activities such as ordering/receiving supplies, helping to maintain satellite labs, attends BBS Steering Team and Joint Health and Safety Committee as QC Lab representative.

Rotating Shift – 10 hrs, 6am – 4pm/6pm – 4am. 5 week rotation

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Quality Control – 40%

• Quality Control testing for certification of products following current test procedures for all products.
  • Maintain knowledge of all Arkema test procedures
• Perform Maintenance, calibrations and verifications of all QC equipment
• Quality Control data entry and release of final products to approved specifications
• Print and inventory all labels in accordance with weekly production schedule
• Maintain required documentation and filing of records, as required by all relevant Quality Systems.
• Maintain and prepare assigned equipment and standards to ensure accurate and precise analytical results.

Quality Assurance – 30%

• Serve as liaison to other departments for Quality topics
• Complies with all aspects of Plant Quality policy and safety requirements
• Assist in the initiation and investigations of quality related incidents.
• Performs shift Quality Assurance requirements – including batch sheet review and audits

Safety – 20%

• Maintain a safe work area in the lab.
• Supports the site HESQ policy and complies with all regulatory and internal requirements
• Participates in HES activities provided by site management and Arkema Inc. (e.g., Behavioral Base Safety, SafeStart, etc.)

Continuous Improvement – 10%

• Participates in Quality improvement processes and continual learning programs
• Support technology departments in trending data and troubleshooting quality issues

Education/Experience:

• 1 year experience in an analytical chemistry lab preferred
• Associates degree is science or related field
  • Titration and other wet chemistry experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of Chemstation Software, Agilent GCs and LCs preferred

Competencies/Knowledge:

• Good organizational and communication skills
• Basic troubleshooting skills
• Ability to multitask while working independently and balance priorities