Quality Control Lab Technician

Quality Control Lab Technician I

Kaneka North America seeks a Quality Control Lab Technician I to support quality control, technical services, and R&B functions for existing products, new products, and raw materials. The role requires strong laboratory, analytical, and technical skills.

• Maintain quality standards and specifications of raw materials and finished products through testing and analysis of results.
• Ensure that product documentation and testing paperwork are completed properly and clearly.
• Perform testing for Quality, R&D, and/or Technical Service.
• Operate various analytical and mechanical testing equipment.
• Perform housekeeping duties and assignments to maintain a clean and safe working environment in all areas of the lab.
• Complete and update reports, logs, etc. to ensure product and standards are within required specifications, and laboratory equipment is operated and maintained properly, with any and all problems clearly communicated to lab personnel and supervisors.
• Follow all safety procedures and all company and department policies and procedures.
• Assist with team activities, attend monthly safety meetings and any other scheduled meetings.
• Interact effectively with chemists, technical service, production and supervisors.
• Report test results to the initiator.
• Must demonstrate the following emotional intelligence skills:
  • Emotional Empathy
  • Flexibility / Adaptability
  • Interpersonal Skills

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industry: Chemical Manufacturing

Location: Benicia, CA