Analytical QC Technician - Wet Chemistry & Instrumentation

Job Title

QRC Technician

Hershey, PA

Under light supervision, monitor ingredient, in-process or finished product quality through analytical testing. Perform simple to moderately complex wet chemistry techniques (sample preparation, extraction and analysis). Perform moderately complex chemical analyses using analytical equipment. Operate, maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation. Prepare standards and controls. Record, compute and evaluate data as well as data input into LIMS. Prepare tables and graphs of data as appropriate.

Work under direction of a professional staff member.

• Under light supervision, perform wet chemistry techniques such as sample preparation, extraction and analysis. Record and compute test data.
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot moderately complex instruments.
• Input data into LIMS and prepare graphs. Maintain workstation manuals.
• Maintain lab sanitation and follow safety procedures.

• Comfortable operating and maintaining laboratory equipment and working with chemicals.
• Good mathematical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use relational databases.
• Knowledge of LIMS is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability with word processing (MSWord) and spreadsheets (Excel).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, organize, track and plan.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently in a flexible work environment with changing priorities and deadlines.
• Able to accommodate unusual work hours and work overtime as needed on occasion.

BS in Chemistry (preferred) or related science field.

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.