Laboratory Quality Control Technician

Job Description:

Qualifications:

Under general supervision, the individual will test chemical and physical properties of materials to determine their conformance to established formulas and standards.

Complies with all Safety, Health, and Environmental rules, procedures and regulations

Conducts all laboratory work in a safe manner including the use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), adherence to the site safety practices, use of lab equipment, 5S, etc

Perform all work in strict adherence to QC standard laboratory procedures (SLPs

Understanding of mathematical and statistical techniques relevant to adhesive product testing

Reporting of lab results and methods according to accepted company lab practices; results, reports and observations will be communicated to internal/external customers.

Records data in Excel or lab notebooks, processes documentation, computer databases such as SAP

Prefer 3-5 years’ experience in manufacturing Quality Control testing environment

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Strong work ethic, self-motivated and able to follow through on responsibilities and complete tasks with minimal supervision.

Work with others in a respectful manner and as a member of the team to achieve all goals set forth in the department.

Excellent communication and organizational skills required.

PC proficiency, including Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, and various databases desired.

Demonstrated excellent attendance and reliability

Flexibility to work overtime, extended shifts and/or other shifts on occasion

Strong commitment to safety systems and OSHA required standards

Responsibilities:

Perform standard quality control testing on incoming raw materials, semi-finished goods, and finished goods according to defined specifications

Calculate and report test results

Record test data into SAP

File and maintain the retain samples; dispose of old retain samples

Maintain lab equipment in proper working order and perform equipment calibrations.

Review, write and ensure the accuracy of QC methods

Participate in customer and regulatory audits

Evaluate the root cause for out of spec product and provide corrective actions needed

Participate in customer complaint investigations working with R&D and technical experts.

Complete and control the required quality records and/or documents as directed by the department standard operating procedures

Maintain Quality records