Job Title: Geismar Quality Lab Technician

Location: 8404 River Road, Geismar, LA 70734

Shift: 12-Hour Rotating Shifts (Days 5:00am-5:00pm / Nights 5:00pm-5:00am)

Pay Rate: $20-$25/Hourly

Description: This position is responsible for quality assurance testing of in process samples, raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods within the scope of the Company Quality Policy. Using appropriate software to evaluate data based on internal and external specifications, support the continuous improvement of lab and plant processes through QA/QC activities and meet and/or exceed customer expectations.- Analyze raw materials, intermediate products, finished products and other chemical samples and evaluate suitability according to established specifications to ensure quality and availability of final product- Analyze samples, provide quality data and become an active member along with the Lab Supervisor and Production personnel to provide innovative ideas to improve lab and plant processes and demonstrate continuous improvement- Know, understand and use software tools such as Lotus Notes, LabWare, SAP, Microsoft Office Programs, etc. which enhance quality reporting- Ensure the suitability of laboratory equipment through proper operation, maintenance, calibration, verification and good quality control and assessment activities.- Generate quality data and significant statistical data to support plant personnel in their efforts to enhance process control, meet customer requirements and continuously improve our product quality characteristics.

Qualifications: The selected candidate must have the ability to work as part of a team, understand chemical and instrument measurement processes, be self-motivated, and willing to develop technical knowledge and understanding of the chemical and measurement processes involved in the their respective units. Minimum 2-year associate degree in Chemistry or 2-year technical degree in analytical testing in Chemistry or related field is preferred, or at least 2 years? experience working in a chemical manufacturing laboratory environment.- Basic understanding of general chemistry- Basic understanding of theory, operation, calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation such as gas chromatographs, viscometers, spectrophotometers, pH meters, titrators, etc.- Basic understanding of the techniques of quality assurance and quality control- Basic understanding of math and statistics- Basic understanding of ISO/RCMS quality system requirements- Basic computer skills using software packages such as Microsoft Office, Power BI, SAP, Lotus Notes, etc.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Rotating shift

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• SAP: 1 year (Required)
• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
• Power BI: 1 year (Required)
• chemical manufacturing laboratory: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person