Quality Technician

Job Title: Quality Technician

Job Duration: 12+ months

Pay Range: $26-$28 hourly USD

Work Type: Onsite (Freeport, TX, 77541)

Shift Hours: DuPont 12-hour shift schedule (12hr rotating day and night shifts)

Job Description

Promptly performs reports and records all Quality Control procedures and test results in a precise and accurate manner Applies Good Laboratory Practices to accurately record and file all raw test data, including pertinent paperwork -e.G.,/ chromatograms, graphs, spectra, and test results. Communicates results and dispositions to Production and QA and Supervisor as requires. Calculates and recommends batch adjustments to Production Reports promptly all problems regarding procedures, equipment, products, raw materials, specifications, etc., to the QC Supervisor or designate, as well as other QC Chemists Maintenance inventory status of reagents, equipment, etc. To keep the lab at full operational capacity Prepares lab standard test reagents and performs standardization on reagents and calibration of equipment on a regular basis. Keeps detailed records and maintains control and/or trend charts Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work environment and assures smooth operation of the QA Laboratory by communication, planning, and preparation in support of other shifts. Operation of instrumentation such as densitometer, NMR, ICP, GC, GPC, FTIR and auto-titrator. Analyze environmental samples for TOC, pH, and COD. Position requires use of SAP, Excel spreadsheets, Access database, Microsoft Word, in addition to instrument-specific software.

Role

• This position will primarily be responsible for conducting testing to ensure the quality of purchased raw materials, intermediates and finished products and assists in troubleshooting plant quality problems.
• Performs routine analysis using Quality Control procedures under supervision using established test procedures
• Operation and maintenance of a variety of laboratory instrumentation and associated software
• Approve/reject materials by comparison with the Inspection Plan requirements
• Interfaces with QA Management, R & D and Manufacturing personnel in troubleshooting problems with raw materials, in-process materials, intermediates, and finished products under the direction of more experienced QA personnel
• Performs timely standardization and calibration of reagents and equipment
• Assists in the generation of physical properties and routine analysis of samples from the field and R&D
• Follows sample labeling requirements
• Assists in maintaining needed supplies of chemicals and miscellaneous equipment
• Participates in special projects assigned by Management or Senior QA Associates
• Monitors quality of plant utility samples as requested

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a minimum of an associate degree in Chemistry or related technical field, or college coursework in pursuit of an associate degree in Chemistry or a related technical field. Basic computer skills are desirable. All candidates must have the ability to speak, read, and write English