QC Technician

QC Technician

The QC Technician supports Hydrite’s quality and production operations by performing required quality control analysis of incoming, in-process, and outgoing materials. This role provides timely analytical results and technical support to ensure products meet established specifications and all Quality Assurance and Quality Control procedures are followed.

• Perform required quality control analysis of incoming, manufactured, and outgoing materials with authority to make acceptance, production adjustments, or rejection decisions.
• Responsible for analysis of samples by pH meter, Viscosity meter, Karl Fischer, Refractometer and FTIR.
• Perform instrument maintenance, calibrations, quality control checks, solutions preparations, and standardization.
• Maintain records accurately, neatly, legibly, and completely.
• Perform daily laboratory activities to help meet production requirements.
• Assure timely response of material acceptance/rejection decisions.
• Maintain a clean and neat laboratory at all times, including glassware.
• Communicate to manager concerns about laboratory practices, operational problems, quality trends, etc.
• Perform and complete analysis and projects as assigned by manager.
• Promote complete customer satisfaction through quality and service to both external and internal customers.

This position reports to the QC Lab Supervisor.

• A High School Diploma is required;
  Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree preferred.
• Must possess good laboratory analytical skills.
• Able to apply advanced math skills and use involved problem solving.
• Must be self‑motivated and initiate continuous improvement.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks.
• Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English.

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and climb stairs for up to 10 hours per day.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring good manual dexterity.
• Ability to climb ladders as required by job duties.
• Ability to occasionally turn, twist, stoop, bend, and reach.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including a hard hat, hairnet, and beard net, if applicable.
• Ability to comply with GMP production area requirements, including restrictions on exposed jewelry in body piercings.
• Due to safety concerns, the wearing of contact lenses is prohibited where applicable by site or task requirements.

• Uphold Hydrite’s Standard of Excellence through a continuous commitment to maintaining quality facilities and providing quality products and services to internal and external customers.
• Participate in required RCRA, regulatory, health and safety, and process training activities. Review changes or additions with the supervisor and maintain RCRA compliance.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform all duties outlined in relevant SOPs and complete other duties as assigned.
• Work with other staff members to maintain workload balance and provide backup support as needed.
• Support effective communication with all Hydrite departments where responsibilities overlap to support branch team success.

• Up to 10% Retirement Contribution
• $600 per Year Wellness Incentive
• Two Weeks Starting Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision – Eligible first day of the month following hire date.
• 401(k) and profit sharing
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance
• Legal services insurance
• Scholarship awards for children of employees
• Summer picnic, community giving events, free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach