Quality Technician

Quality Technician

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

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.

What you'll do in this role:

• 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.

What you'll need to be successful:

• 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.

What we do for you (just to name a few cool ones):

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, holidays, vacation and sick time benefits available within a month of your start date.
• Healthcare navigation, advocacy and support.
• 401(k) company match up to 7.5% with immediate participation and vesting.
• Ability to purchase company stock at a 15% discounted price from market value.
• $600 annual wellness reimbursement program.
• Up to $30,000 to help cover the cost of fertility treatments, adoption or surrogacy.
• Up to 18 weeks of time away to support your growing family.
• To view all of our great benefits, !

* Eligibility for the above benefits may vary based on full-time/part-time status or additional factors.

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Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug free workplace.

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Notification to Agencies :

Please note that the Scotts Miracle-Gro company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement, and specific approval to submit resumes to an approved requisition, the Scotts Miracle-Gro company will not consider or approve payment regarding recruiter fees or referral compensations.