Overview:

A leading global manufacturer is seeking an experienced Quality Control Lab Technician to join our team. The Quality Control Lab Technician performs chemical testing in a laboratory to establish quality control and/or quality assurance for manufactured products.

Duties:

• Perform chemical tests that are simple chemistry in nature that include acid-base titrations (both manual and automated versions), solid and moisture determinations, color comparison testing, pH determination, conductivity, water in sample content measures, density and viscosity measures
• Perform other special chemical and physical tests common to latex products
• Perform instrumental testing such as FTIR, XRF, GC & HPLC chromatography and gel-permeation chromatography (GPC)
• Electronically log in and label samples
• Communication with production staff and notify of test results
• Read temperature charts and graphs
• Build and maintain a basic understanding of TRCC products and chemistries
• Execute laboratory tests with accuracy and precision
• Use instruments and other lab test equipment to determine sample/test results
• Use all PPE (personal protective equipment) while in laboratories , abide by all safety rules and procedures, and work safely at all times
• Read, understand and apply handling cautions as stated in the lab's material Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Work with production personnel to test samples, producing accurate results and reporting in a timely manner
• Perform test methods precisely as written and demonstrate great accuracy and precision
• Stock sample preparation areas as well as test station cabinets, drawers, and shelves with labware and needed supplies or testing
• After testing samples, clean test station and lab equipment where needed, restoring everything to its initial state of cleanliness and readiness
• Report any equipment, sample, and/or test issues or difficulties to chemist when running tests
• Monitor supply of lab expendables used for lab test work and notify lab chemist (or chemist's designee) when items are in short supply.
• Perform record keeping on batch tickets, final reports, QF forms, and do other clerical functions as required
• Prepare CoAs daily
• Organize, manage and disposition the QC lab sample retain areas in the QC and/or grease and lube labs
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned

Skills:

• Experience with SAP preferred
• Possess strong math skills
• Must be able to be exposed to and smell chemicals used in the testing environment
• Must be able to stand and work at a lab bench for long periods of time
• Strong experience and knowledge in dealing with chemicals and their hazards
• Possess good reading and comprehension skills

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing at lab bench.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds periodically
• Must be able to pass a respirator certification and wear a respirator as necessary

Work Schedule

• Weekend Shift - Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. Shift differential added to pay equal to 40 hours per week.

Benefits (effective after 30 days except as noted below):

• Medical (3 plans offered)
• Dental (2 plans offered)
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) (can begin contribution upon hire)
• 401(k) matching (upon hire)
• Paid time off after one year

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma, required
• Associates Degree in related field, preferred
• One year or more of related experience, preferred

The company is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails from search firms. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Textile Rubber via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Textile Rubber. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Textile Rubber as a result of the referral or through other means.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person