Laboratory Technician

Rochester Midland Corporation, a leading manufacturer and global supplier of specialty chemicals, is searching for an experienced Laboratory Technician for their Rochester, NY office. The Quality Assurance Technician, under minimal supervision, conducts quality assurance inspections to ensure company products adhere to established specifications, provides direction to manufacturing for batch adjustments when needed, calibrates and standardizes laboratory equipment/instruments, and maintains records according to company policy.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

• Perform testing on raw materials and products as described on batch tickets, work instructions or as requested by the R&D chemists

• Ensure that products adhere to quality assurance specifications and all test results are entered into the Vicinity Manufacturing Software 

• Provide direction to adjust batches using information on the batch tickets; with experience, advises on more complicated batch tickets and adds further adjustment instructions to formula as generated  

• Ensure that the laboratory instruments are standardized and in good working order
• Calibrate laboratory equipment per work instructions daily 
• Maintain files, records and retain sample room according to company policies
• Provide direction to Production on Disposition of Nonconforming Material and Rework (X-locations) 
• Provide testing and support as needed to resolve Customer Complaint Forms
• Performs similar, comparable, or related duties as may be required

EDUCATION/ SPECIAL LICENSES OR CERTIFICATION: 

• Associates degree in chemistry or closely related field 

EXPERIENCE: 

• Prior experience in QA/QC laboratory preferred

SKILLS:

• Outstanding accuracy and attention to detail, with ability to multi-task
• Teamwork oriented
• Excellent technical and analytical skills, with a working level knowledge of mathematics
• Strong administrative, organizational and planning skills                                                                                                                                                                                    

COMPETENCIES:  

• Problem solving
• Critical thinking
• Effective communication (verbal, listening, & written)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING CONDITIONS:  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Visual acuity necessary to utilize a computer monitor throughout the course of a normal workday
• Ability to perform repetitive keyboarding activities and operate general office equipment.
• Extra hours and some travel may be required
•  Sit or stand for extended periods of time

 SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:  Employee shall be familiar and comply with all safety policies and procedures of the company. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.