Quality Lab Technician

Quality Lab Technician

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Now hiring a Quality Lab Technician at our Jacksonville, North Carolina manufacturing plant. This role will report directly to the QC Supervisor. Responsibilities include:

• Performs established physical, chemical, and functional testing on raw materials and finished products.
• Prepares equipment and samples for analysis; interprets lab results.
• Operates and maintains instrumentation including setup and calibration.
• Records and maintains quality assurance records and files including notebooks and data sheets.
• Assists with maintenance of equipment and supply inventories.
• Reads drawings, engineering test specifications and inspection instructions to obtain product information for inspection/testing.
• Measures dimensions as specified.
• Examines material or product for cosmetic or other designated nonconformities.
• Compares product with engineering drawing/shop orders/routing or engineering-approved samples (if applicable) to ensure compliance.
• Verifies product labeling.
• Identifies rejected material and segregates/marks it to prevent it from getting mixed with acceptable product.
• Assures conformance to all procedures and requirements applicable to job function.
• Reports findings to QC Lab Supervisor/Quality Manager.
• May be required to work outside of normal work hours.

The Jacksonville plant is currently working a 4 day, 10 hour work week.

Qualifications:

• General knowledge of: principles of organic and inorganic chemistry including qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Modern laboratory procedures.
• Operation and care of specialized laboratory equipment and personal computer.
• Lab instrumentation (gas chromatographs, infrared spectrometers).
• Computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, SAP).
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Work independently and adapt to changing priorities.
• Interact with employees at all organizational levels.
• Read and interpret documents such as engineering drawings and specifications, procedures, manuals, and inspection sampling tables.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of ISO-9001 is a definite plus.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 2-year degree in Chemistry, Chemical Technology or equivalent.
• 0-2 years' experience in a laboratory setting.
• Working knowledge of instruments and equipment calibration experience desirable.
• Strong scientific and mathematical skills.