CQ Lab Tech

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: CQ Lab Tech

Location: Rock Hill, SC

Hire Type: Contingent – Temp to Hire

Pay Range: $24.00 - $26.00/hour

Work Type: Full-time

Work Model: Onsite

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7am – 3pm

Recruiter Contact: Luisa Beato | View phone number on ziprecruiter.com | View email address on ziprecruiter.com

Nature & Scope:

Positional Overview

The Imagine Group is recruiting for a CQ Lab Tech on behalf of our client, a leading chemical manufacturing company in Rock Hill, SC specializing in the production of specialty chemicals and custom formulations for a variety of industrial markets. The organization is committed to delivering high-quality products through advanced manufacturing processes, technical expertise, and a strong focus on safety, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

In this role, you will be responsible for performing quality control testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure compliance with established specifications and industry standards. You will accurately document test results, calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment, investigate quality concerns, and collaborate with production teams to support product consistency, regulatory compliance, and continuous process improvement.

Role & Responsibility:

Tasks That Will Lead to Your Success

• Responsible for running laboratory analysis on raw materials, in-process samples, and final products.
• Responsible for release of all raw materials and finished products.
• Responsible for generating raw material and finished product labels.
• Must be able to operate Gas Chromatograph(s), High Pressure Liquid Chromatograph(s), Auto- titrator, Karl Fischer, viscometers, furnaces, drying ovens, and other common analytical instruments.
• Must work independently, after approximately 2-4 weeks on-the-job training with Manager and/or trained Chemist.
• Perform daily calibrations and instrument maintenance as needed.
• Must be able to troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation.
• Is required to accurately record/report sample information, and analytical results in written, electronic, and oral formats.
• Work closely with manufacturing supervisors, operators, and laboratory personnel to provide analytical support to the manufacturing processes.
• Adherence to company policy, standards, and practices.
• Maintain laboratory according to 5S standards.
• Daily activities may include chemical preparation, glassware cleaning, sample archiving, documentation control and filing.
• Other essential laboratory duties as assigned by QC Manager.
• Basic requirements are to run analytical instruments, perform instrument calibrations, and perform Acid/Base titrations and be proficient in calculating Molarity, Normality, and Mole Equivalents.
• Perform basic chemical calculations and be familiar with chemical nomenclatures.
• Educational background should include safety instruction in the proper handling of chemicals, and familiarity with MSDS sheets, and other sources of chemical information to function as a laboratory analyst.
• Good organizational and planning skills are required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills are required.

Skills & Experience

Qualifications That Will Help You Thrive

• BS Chemistry or BS Physical Science strongly preferred.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in manufacturing quality control lab.
• Strong mathematical background.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Organic Chemistry with laboratory experience
• Analytical Chemistry with laboratory experience