Job Details

Job Summary:

Tests a variety of samples and materials according to specifications and completes all associated documentation required by standard operating procedures and customer requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Tests raw material, bulk batch and finished good samples according to specifications, records test results and observations with a high degree of accuracy in a laboratory setting.
• Communicates abnormal results/observations to the QC Manager.
• May record equipment temperatures and calibrate equipment as specified.
• Send samples to customers, outside testing laboratories and complete the required shipping documents.
• Complete COAs and provide to QA department for review.
• May collect water samples and swabs for analysis.
• Performs clerical tasks in the laboratory, as assigned.
• Capable of following SOPs and test procedures.
• Assist with ordering laboratory supplies.
• Cross-train and learn incoming material sampling and inspection procedures.
• Must be comfortable entering production area or other areas of the company with varying temperatures to collect samples and perform other quality related activities.
• Employee must be capable of working in environment with potential exposure to chemicals, raw materials, and micro-organisms.
• Able to perform the essential job functions as prescribed in the job description and as instructed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills:

Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

• Able to handle multiple tasks in a short amount of time.
• Able to perform basic mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages).
• Has good organizational and time management skills.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - in English
• Basic knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office required.
• Works with minimum supervision.
• Perform essential duties and responsibilities efficiently, accurately, and safely.

Education/Experience:

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• 1+ year experience in Quality Control (a plus)
• Experience working in manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience working in laboratory preferred.
• Experience with MS Windows i.e. Word, Excel

Laboratory equipment including but not limited to:

• pH meter
• Viscometer
• Refractometer
• FTIR (Identity) Testing
• Melt Point apparatus
• Scanner

Physical/Mental Demands:

• Regularly required to stand
• Occasionally/frequently required to walk
• Regularly use hands
• Regularly reach with hands and arms
• Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The physical demands identified above are representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Work Environment:

• Regularly required to work in areas where chemical materials are encountered
• Regularly required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment
• May involve exposure to shop environment including variable noise levels
• Must customarily have a high consciousness for personnel and equipment safety
• Fast paced

This job description is not designed or intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this job. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as assigned.