Quality Technician: Advanced Lab & Process Analysis

Hawthorne Gardening Co.; Groveland (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Stock purchase plan

Wellness reimbursement

Fertility assistance

Family leave

Job summary

Scotts Miracle-Gro in Groveland, FL is seeking a Quality Technician to perform chemical and physical analyses and interpret results for plant operations. The role supports quality programs and compliance with GLP/ISO/GMP, with emphasis on instrumentation such as GC, HPLC, ICP, AA, Leco and spectrophotometers.

The position requires 1–3 years of analytical chemistry experience and strong safety knowledge; SAP use is anticipated, and lifting up to 50 pounds may be required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with three years of experience in a lab setting or with two years advanced training degree.
• One to three years of analytical chemistry and instrumentation experience.
• Previous experience with quality programs desirable.
• G.C, HPLC, ICP, AA, Leco, Spectrophotometer, Wet Chemistry Experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of quality concepts and methods (GLP, ISO, GMP, Lean, Six Sigma).
• Knowledge of general analytical testing methods, techniques and instrumentation.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety regulations.
• Knowledge of fertilizer chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Execution of chemical and physical analysis per approved methods and protocols.
• Interpreting results and advising plant operations on results and trends in the data.
• Completion of assigned tasks and responsibilities that include any combination of the following: record keeping, LIMS data, SAP entry, product release, instrument maintenance and repair, supply management, safety and operation training, sample collection, audits, and inspections.
• Support External analysis, R&D perform housekeeping and safety and environmental tasks.

Skills

Decision making

Customer service mindset

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Scotts Miracle-Gro in Groveland, FL is seeking a Quality Technician to perform chemical and physical analyses and interpret results for plant operations. The role supports quality programs and compliance with GLP/ISO/GMP, with emphasis on instrumentation such as GC, HPLC, ICP, AA, Leco and spectrophotometers.

The position requires 1–3 years of analytical chemistry experience and strong safety knowledge; SAP use is anticipated, and lifting up to 50 pounds may be required.