What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Lab Technician position at Innophos, Inc.?
Quality Control Lab Technician
Nashville, TN
Operations - Quality Control
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Salaried Non-Exempt
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Onsite
Innophos is recruiting for a Quality Control Laboratory Technician at our Nashville, Tennessee chemical plant. The Lab Tech position is responsible for performing all raw material, in-process, and finished product testing for products produced at the Nashville plant.
Key Responsibilities
Performing daily calibration checks
Running references
Entering data into log books, LIMS software programs
Prepare and release CoA's for bulk shipments
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline, preferably chemistry
Prior QC experience beneficial
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to comprehend and accurately perform analytical methods
Possess a fundamental understanding of mathematics and understand the nature of analytical calculations
Must be computer literate with the ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and LIMS software
Must be able to:
Safely handle corrosive and toxic chemicals
Safely work alone when necessary
Complete assignments in a timely fashion
Maintain a clean work area
Visually make color comparisons and identify the presence of foreign materials
Interact professionally with supervisors/production employees in busy lab environment
Use good documentation skills/organizational skills to record lab results
Must have a good attendance record
Must be able to work rotating shift schedule, weekends, holidays, and vacation relief
Environmental and/or Physical Requirements
Ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices including the proper wearing of clean protective clothing, following personal hygiene standards, and adherence to food/drink/tobacco restrictions
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hire
Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance
Tax advantaged health savings and spending accounts
401k eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contribution
Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days
Company provided Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program
Educational assistance program
The benefits set forth in this posting reflect Innophos’ current benefits for similarly situated employees, are subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the applicable program policies and may be modified or discontinued by Innophos in the future (subject to applicable law).
About Innophos
Innophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far-reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, nutrition and industrial markets. We leverage our expertise in the science and technology of blending and formulating phosphate, mineral and botanical based ingredients for our customers. Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success. We are driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity and collaboration. Headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, Innophos has manufacturing operations across the United States, in Canada, Mexico and China and sells into over 70 countries.
Innophos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Innophos is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates in our recruiting process, as required by applicable federal, state and local laws.