Lab Technician

Sirius Staffing is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Laboratory Technician to support laboratory testing, quality control, and production operations in Theodore, AL.

Summary:

This position is responsible for analyzing raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure compliance with established quality specifications.

• Perform chemical and physical laboratory testing on raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality specifications.
• Set up, operate, calibrate, and troubleshoot analytical laboratory equipment, including gas chromatographs (GC), automated and manual titrators, UV/Visible spectrophotometers, pH meters, Karl Fischer titration equipment, centrifuges, and analytical balances.
• Conduct routine wet chemistry analyses, titrations, and other analytical testing according to established laboratory procedures.
• Collect and analyze samples from production processes to support quality control and process monitoring.
• Accurately document, record, and maintain laboratory test results using written records, databases, and laboratory software.
• Prepare laboratory reports detailing analytical procedures, test results, and findings.
• Maintain calibration records, quality system documentation, and laboratory testing logs.
• Clean, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation to ensure accurate and reliable testing.
• Prepare chemical standards, reagents, and solutions for laboratory testing.
• Verify incoming materials and finished products meet established quality requirements.
• Communicate analytical results and potential quality concerns to production personnel, supervisors, and technical resources.
• Assist with preparing, packaging, labeling, and shipping laboratory samples.
• Prepare labels for drums, totes, and shipping containers as needed.
• Safely change pressurized gas cylinders used for gas chromatography and other laboratory analyses.
• Maintain laboratory supplies, inventory, and equipment.
• Perform routine housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.
• Follow established laboratory safety procedures, chemical handling requirements, and applicable environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, logistics, and quality teams to support plant operations.
• Perform additional laboratory and quality-related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related science with at least 2 years of laboratory experience in an industrial chemical environment.
• Alternatively, successful completion of an ACS Laboratory Technician Course or Intext Chemical Laboratory Technician Course with at least 3 years of chemical industry laboratory experience emphasizing wet laboratory procedures may be considered.
• Hands-on experience with wet chemistry techniques and routine analytical laboratory testing.
• Experience operating gas chromatographs (GC) and automated titration equipment strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation, analytical testing procedures, and quality control practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications, laboratory software, data entry, and electronic recordkeeping.
• Ability to accurately interpret, document, and communicate laboratory test results.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to quality.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with laboratory and production teams.
• Willingness and ability to work safely with potentially hazardous chemicals in an industrial laboratory and production environment.
• Ability to follow established safety procedures, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and company policies.

• Experience in an industrial chemical manufacturing or production laboratory.
• Hands-on experience with gas chromatography, automated titrators, Karl Fischer titration, UV/Visible spectrophotometry, and pH testing.
• Strong background in wet chemistry, chemical analysis, and routine quality control testing.
• Experience performing instrument calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with ISO quality standards and Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). with laboratory quality systems, process control, and manufacturing support.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, laboratory databases, and instrument-specific software.
• Understanding of chemical manufacturing…