Laboratory Technician Job Louisville area,Kentucky USA,Quality Assurance

Duration: 6 months (High possibility of extension)

Schedule: Hours range would be between 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. as a start time for an 8-hour day. Overtime as needed.

Must Have:

5 or more years in a lab using lab equipment such as viscometer, softening point, etc. and/or quality experience.
Attention to detail and display analytical skills. Candidate will be posting formulas in SAP software.
Ability to direct self-direct work and processes.

Job Dimensions:

Ensure QC testing is completed, procedures and results are inputted into SAP accurately and within QC time window.
Report to management when material issues arise (tested out of specification or process limits) in a timely fashion.
Actively participate in the NCMR process by inputting data and supporting investigation activities.
Participate as a member of HACCP/GMP/Food Safety Team

Activities:

Comply with all laboratory safety requirements and maintain laboratory using good housekeeping practices
Practice Safe work habits in accordance with OSHA, EPA guidelines, and Bostik specific EHS expectations
Prioritize testing based on customer requirements or R&D needs
Properly document and report testing data
Sample preparation and management per laboratory procedures
Complete necessary calibration, certification, and pre-use processes required
Manage the nonconforming material process flow (entry, assignment, closure)
Actively participate in continuous improvement projects
Perform other assigned duties to support Quality Services and other processes
Review and report production data
Retain management
Attend all HACCP/GMP/Food Safety meeting
Conduct GMP and Glass inspections

Context and Environment:

The job involves laboratory work that is time critical, without compromise to data integrity.
Customers are relying on accurate representation of product and release on time.

Accountability:

Data Accuracy / verification to ensure only material in specification is released for sale.
On time testing to Release Dates
Effective Communication when material may not get released on time
Managing all Non-Conforming Materials

Qualifications/Experience

Required:

Laboratory experience is required.
Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred, with preference given to chemistry, biology, or related fields
Basic knowledge of statistics is preferred. Able to learn and understand basic statistics (Control Charting, SPC, Cpk, Cp, Std. Dev)
Demonstrate strong attention to details and display analytical skills
Demonstrate competency with Microsoft Office suite