Quality Technician

We are looking for a Quality Technician to join our Scotts Miracle Gro team in Linden, CA!

The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for completing shift assignments to support the Quality department in a safety and effective manner. Assignments include performing chemical and physical testing per approved methods; data entry and result reporting; completing line audits, material inspections, and completing other tasks as assigned by the Lead technician or department supervisor or manager.

• Execution of chemical and physical analysis per approved methods and protocols. Interpreting results and advising plant operations on results and trends in the data.
• Completion of assigned tasks and responsibilities that include any combination of the following: record keeping, LIMS data, SAP entry, product release, instrument maintenance and repair, supply management, safety and operation training, sample collection, audits, and inspections.
• Support External analysis, R&D
• Perform housekeeping and safety and environmental tasks

• High school graduate with three years of experience in a lab setting or with two years advanced training degree.
• One to three years of analytical chemistry and instrumentation experience.
• Previous experience with quality programs desirable. G.C, HPLC, ICP, AA, Leco, Spectrophotometer, Wet Chemistry Experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of quality concepts and methods (GLP, ISO, GMP, Lean, Six Sigma).
• Knowledge of general analytical testing methods, techniques and instrumentation.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety regulations.
• Knowledge of fertilizer chemistry.
• Ability to make good decisions.
• Good interpersonal skills with a customer service attitude.
• Ability to use SAP software.
• Ability to provide preventative maintenance and repair to instrumentation.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.