Quality Technician

Quality TechnicianThe Quality Technician performs quality control testing on products, intermediates, and raw materials to support manufacturing operations and ensure compliance with quality standards. This role conducts chemical, physical, and electrical testing, records and evaluates results, and maintains accurate laboratory documentation. The position also supports technical service, process engineering, and research and development activities through sample analysis and specialized testing. Success in this role requires strong laboratory skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.Key Responsibilities:Perform chemical, physical, and electrical testing on products, intermediates, and raw materials, including particle size analysis, pH testing, microscopy, moisture analysis, and other laboratory evaluations.Document, review, and approve testing results; maintain lot records; enter sample data into quality systems; and communicate non-conforming results and product status to appropriate stakeholders.Support in-process, preliminary, and advanced multi-step testing activities while assisting technical service, process engineering, and R&D initiatives.Maintain laboratory equipment, calibration activities, worksheets, and controlled documentation, including support for engineering change requests and document control processes.Promote safe and efficient laboratory operations by following hazardous material handling procedures, supporting incoming inspections, participating in 5S activities, training laboratory personnel as needed, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts.Required Qualifications:High school diploma or GED required; coursework in algebra and chemistry preferred.Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a testing laboratory, instrumental analysis environment, physical sciences, or a related field; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.Knowledge of chemical, physical, and electrical testing methods, laboratory equipment operation and maintenance, and the ability to accurately perform and evaluate standard laboratory tests.Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access, along with the ability to prepare written documentation and reports.Strong attention to detail, mathematical aptitude, hand-eye coordination, communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and quality.Preferred Qualifications:Experience operating dimensional measurement equipment such as CMM, Micro-Vu, or similar measurement systems.