QC Lab Technician

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

This position is responsible for using laboratory equipment in a safe manner and following standard Westlake test methods and procedures to conduct a variety of routine and non-routine tests.

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Work 12 hour rotating shift or hours as prescribed by supervision.
• Follow standard routine and non-routine laboratory procedures and test methods including control strategies, as needed.
• Follow Level I, II, and III SOP and SQP's in accordance with ISO 9001 requirements.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of Westlake Quality Policy and QC Lab Quality Objective per ISO 9001 requirements.
• Record all test results, sample identification and other necessary information in LIMS, SAP and instrument computer systems as well as LIMS production and shipment worksheets to assure that quality records are maintained.
• Continually seek ways to improve knowledge of lab test methods, instrumentation, and the product being tested.
• Follow Company policies and programs including all HSE policies and procedures.
• Complete all CBT (Training Exchange) modules as assigned.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment, report problems and/or problem areas to supervision.
• Perform standards and control sample testing as required to ensure proper operations of testing equipment. Follow appropriate Control Strategy for control sample failures.
• Accurately complete required testing and report test data to Operations in a timely manner. Prioritize work to effectively and efficiently complete all tasks in a timely manner.
• Communicate (verbally and via the LIMS system) product failures to Operations, supervision and/or Quality Assurance if necessary.
• Work well with coworkers and supervision. Display enthusiasm, teamwork, and a positive attitude at all times. Once assigned tasks are complete, actively seek additional tasks.
• Be self-disciplined enough to complete all needed tasks without close supervision.
• If necessary, obtain and analyze environmental samples as needed to meet environmental standards.
• Perform oil viscosity and oil moisture testing.
• Conduct timely equipment checks and perform minor maintenance and/or adjustments and repairs.
• Use statistical techniques when appropriate.
• May monitor cylinder gas pressure each shift and change out cylinders as necessary.
• Evaluate and recommend changes to help improve test procedures or other lab policies.
• Anticipate and report inventory needs of consumable supplies prior to depletion.
• Utilize spare time to clean, straighten and maintain QC Lab and lab equipment, and perform other related duties as necessary.
• Actively participate in all QC Laboratory safety programs by performing safety observations and using Safe Start practices. Use safety observations to aid in the identification of at-risk behaviors, near misses, and safety concerns. Participate in lab safety projects.
• Perform duties in a manner that protects the environment and personal safety as well as the safety of all personnel on site. Whenever appropriate, promptly report safety, health or environmental incidents or issues to management so the situation can be corrected. Attend Monthly Safety Meetings to help prevent off-site and on-the-job accidents.
• Wear required PPE for a given task.
• Receive and apply constructive feedback from supervision positively and pursue methods to improve performance based on this feedback.
• Complete additional tasks assigned by supervision and/or lead technician.

• High school degree.
• Two-year college degree in a related field preferred.
• Experience in a lab preferred.

This job is performed mainly in laboratory setting; physical presence is required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; have full use and range of motion of arms, hands and fingers to reach, grasp, hold, push or pull, twist, and work with tools; and talk…