Lab Technician Job Charlotte area,North Carolina USA,Quality Assurance

Position Objective (Summary / Description):

Perform and ensure the accurate execution of established analytical methods, physicochemical testing, and quality control procedures for pigment dispersions, guaranteeing the reliability of results and product compliance with internal specifications and customer requirements.
Participate in the validation, standardization, and continuous improvement of test methods, as well as in deviation investigations, root cause analysis, and technical support to Production. Contribute to maintaining laboratory organization, traceability, and data integrity, ensuring that all information generated is accurate, complete, and properly documented.
Ensure strict adherence to safety practices, applicable regulations, and corporate policies while promoting a culture of quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Support the sustainability and compliance of Sudarshan's Integrated Management System (IMS), ensuring alignment with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, and ISO 45001 standards, as well as Social Responsibility, Clean Industry, and Safe Company programs.
Comply with all corporate guidelines, policies, risk management requirements, audit protocols, accident prevention initiatives, and legal and regulatory obligations. Actively contribute to maintaining a safe, environmentally responsible, and compliant workplace while supporting business objectives and customer satisfaction.

Functions, Responsibilities and

Activities:

Quality control of finished and semi-finished products:

Perform established analytical methods and physicochemical tests, including viscosity, density, pH, colorimetry, stability, solids content, and other quality control analyses, in accordance with approved procedures and laboratory standards.
Accurately record, document, and report test results in laboratory systems, logbooks, and internal documentation, ensuring data integrity, traceability, and compliance with quality requirements and established acceptance criteria.
Evaluate and compare analytical results against internal specifications, master standards, customer requirements, and product quality parameters, identifying any deviations and communicating findings promptly to the appropriate stakeholders for resolution and corrective action.

Batch release and specification assurance:

Evaluate product conformity and determine batch disposition for release based on analytical results, established quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.
Make and document release, hold, or rejection decisions supported by analytical data and in accordance with approved quality procedures and company guidelines.
Coordinate with Production and relevant stakeholders on the management of out-of-specification (OOS) results and non-conforming batches, recommending immediate containment and corrective actions while ensuring proper documentation of material status.
Support investigations related to quality deviations, non-conformities, and customer complaints, contributing to root cause analysis and the implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to prevent recurrence.

Deviation investigation and root cause analysis

Participate in the investigation of quality deviations and non-conformances by conducting additional testing, comparative evaluations, resampling activities, and supplementary analyses to verify results and support decision-making.
Analyze and interpret quality trends, historical data, and product performance patterns to identify potential issues and contribute to root cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
Provide technical support to Production and cross-functional teams by clarifying analytical results, quality specifications,…