QC Chemical Laboratory Technician

Yoh Life Sciences is hiring for a QC Laboratory Technician in Port Neches, TX. The QC Laboratory Technician will perform sampling and testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products in a chemical manufacturing environment. Experience with GC, HPLC, wet chemistry, titrations, viscosity testing, and StarLIMS is preferred.

Duration:
Temp-to-Hire.

Location:

Port Neches, TX. Salary Range: $22/hr schedule:
Monday-Friday, 1st Shift during training for about 1 month. Then rotating 12-hour day and night shifts; 4:00 a.m.

-4:00 p.m. / 4:00 p.m.

-4:00 a.m.

Industry: Chemical/Polymer Manufacturing

• Collect samples from all areas of plant operations according to established hourly schedules.
• Perform chemical and physical testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
• Conduct testing using Gas Chromatography, HPLC, viscosity and rheological-property testing, titrations, chemical extraction techniques, and other wet chemistry methods.
• Perform color, texture, appearance, and other product consistency analyses.
• Accurately record test results in StarLIMS or applicable laboratory databases.
• Apply basic Statistical Process Control and Statistical Quality Control methods to monitor process performance.
• Complete retesting and additional analyses as required.
• Communicate product quality concerns, out-of-specification results, and testing updates to shift supervision.
• Notify laboratory supervision of equipment, testing, documentation, or process issues.
• Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory equipment, including GC, HPLC, balances, gauges, and precision measuring devices.
• Conduct basic safety audits of laboratory equipment and work practices.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations and use laboratory computer applications for data analysis and reporting.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant laboratory and work area.
• Support plant and laboratory emergency procedures as directed by the Site Emergency Director.
• Work overtime as needed to provide vacation, illness, staffing, or production coverage.
• Perform other laboratory-related duties as assigned by management.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Polymer Science, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of one year of hands-on quality-control laboratory experience; polymer-industry experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with GC, HPLC, titration, extraction methods, viscosity, or rheological testing.
• Familiarity with StarLIMS or comparable laboratory information management systems preferred.
• Proficiency with basic mathematics, computers, data entry, and laboratory reporting.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively under time pressure.
• Self-motivated, dependable, flexible, and willing to work rotating shifts.
• Ability to read and follow written procedures, policies, technical manuals, schedules, training materials, and handwritten or printed instructions.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds routinely and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to stand for extended periods while performing laboratory testing.
• Ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel, reach, and perform fine-manipulation tasks.
• Ability to collect samples throughout an active manufacturing plant in rain, heat, cold, and other weather conditions.
• Ability to work in hot areas and around loud process equipment.
• Ability to wear required PPE, which may include a hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirator, steel-toed footwear, gloves, or other protective equipment.
• Ability to maintain good housekeeping…