What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Technician position at Stepan Company?
Job Description
We are currently seeking a Laboratory Technician to work in our Columbus Manufacturing facility in Columbus, GA, reporting to the QA Manager. This position will perform routine analysis and approval of incoming raw materials, in-process production samples, and final product. The candidate will also provide close production support to help ensure batch quality.
Key Responsibilities
We celebrate diversity at Stepan and are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
We are currently seeking a Laboratory Technician to work in our Columbus Manufacturing facility in Columbus, GA, reporting to the QA Manager. This position will perform routine analysis and approval of incoming raw materials, in-process production samples, and final product. The candidate will also provide close production support to help ensure batch quality.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently perform chemical and physical analyses and tests on incoming raw materials, in-process batch samples, and final product samples.
- Using established procedures and analytical results, provide close process support to operations, including batch adjustments and quality assessments, escalating issues to management as needed.
- Maintain effective shift documentation of reactor and batch status, plant issues and safety concerns, and provide effective shift relief with the QA team
- Provide accurate and appropriate documentation of results, equipment maintenance, and calibration in laboratory logbooks, spreadsheets, SAP-QM, etc. Execute batch approvals in SAP for Certificates of Analysis.
- Perform routine maintenance and upkeep tasks for the lab areas, such as: solution preparation/ standardization, laboratory waste disposal, maintenance of retain samples, chemical inventory. and general lab housekeeping
- Troubleshoot analyses and equipment, communicate findings to supervision, contacts and work with outside sources to correct. Actively participate in safety/waste programs, adhere to safety policies & standards, attend monthly safety meetings, and attend shift meetings. Participate in departmental and continuous process improvement workgroups; contribute ideas and suggestions for improving department infrastructure and work processes
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as requested.
- Working environment: Controlled environment
- Typical Hours of work: 7:00 am – 7:30 pm, 7:00 pm – 7:30 am; 12-hour shift with rotation each time scheduled to report.
- Travel: Occasional travel required for meetings, training, etc.
- Workspace: Works primarily within QA lab with occasional tasks to be performed in plant areas.
- 1-3 Years Lab Experience Preferred
- Bachelors Degree in Chemistry/Biology preferred
We celebrate diversity at Stepan and are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.