Lab Technician

This position works rotating shift(s) including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsible for maintaining the integrity of quality control in the laboratory through cleanliness, calibration, and maintenance of all lab equipment and instrumentation. Required to perform and provide test results for purchased raw materials, in-process samples, finished product samples and to provide test support for any customer service requests. This responsibility requires that the necessary tests are carried out efficiently and effectively to ensure that the results are repeatable and reliable.

Aid management in decisions requiring modifications to in-process parameters to maintain product quality as well as equipment calibration and maintenance. Additional responsibilities include participation in the ISO program, performing statistical analysis’, inventory of lab supplies and equipment, waste, retain and other duties as assigned.

This position works rotating shift(s) including nights, weekends and holidays.

• Conduct chemical, physical, and/or visual tests (e.g., TGA, Viscosity, Density, FOG, Mesh, LOI, Moisture, Grease, Specific Gravity) on samples.
• Adhere strictly to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Test Methods (Work Instructions) Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and ISO 9001 guidelines when handling solutions/materials test and preparing samples.
• Retain/Dispose of all old samples/testing material following the prescribed method.
• Where required, prepare samples for shipping.
• Work with production, Warehouse, and Engineering teams to resolve quality issues and support process improvements.
• Accurately record, interpret, and report test results in notebooks or databases, generating Certificates of Analysis (COAs).
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and stocked with necessary supplies, preparing reagents and solutions while utilizing safety measures.
• Maintain 5S for the laboratory.
• Use statistical process and quality control to provide information to the Production Department.
• Where required, use computer and/or calculator to perform job functions.
• Ensure that preventative maintenance and calibration checks are performed on all laboratory equipment as scheduled. (Daily, Weekly and Monthly).
• Assure that laboratory equipment is kept in proper operating condition per manufacturer.
• Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot lab instruments to ensure accuracy.
• As required, label containers of finished goods as reject.
• Ensure that the necessary chemicals and equipment are stored correctly, are available and in good working order.
• Assist in training new Lab Technicians.
• Perform any other related duties as signed .

In accordance with the company’s Quality Policy, responsible for and authorized to perform following actions as applicable:

• Support achieving plant Quality Objectives and other KPI goals
• Initiate action to report and prevent the occurrence of any non-conformity relating to the product, process, and quality system.
• Assist with control and troubleshooting when processing non-conforming product.
• Prevent the shipment of non-conforming products.
• Use the Internal Audit process to initiate, recommend, and resolve product issues or quality system failures as directed by Manager.
• Attention to Detail:
  Attention to detail is paramount in a lab setting. This means you meticulously follow lab procedures, accurately record data, and rigorously scrutini
• Attention to Detail:
  Attention to detail is paramount in a lab setting. This means you meticulously follow lab procedures, accurately record data, and rigorously scrutinize results. Employing this skill mitigates the risk of errors, ensuring the credibility and accuracy of your work.
• Teamwork:
  Teamwork emphasizes your ability to work collaboratively with diverse team members to achieve a common goal. Solid teamwork and effective collaboration are essential to completing shared tasks and projects in a lab context.
• Organization: allows you to chart tasks efficiently, manage time prudently, maintain a clean lab space, and keep track of equipment and samples. An organized lab facilitates smooth operations and creates a conducive work environment.
• Lab safety…