QC Technician - 2nd Shift

Requisition ID id Location East Hanover Business Unit/Group Function Lubricant Additives Business Work Arrangement Onsite Level of Experience Entry level Employee Type Regular Salary Grade NMG 04 Above Nat Avg Job Highlights Conducts chemical and physical laboratory tests of finished products and batch raw materials. Primary Responsibilities Operate performance testing equipment and analytical instrumentation as well as insuring proper maintenance, calibration, and repairs when needed. Perform detailed ASTM, SAE, and FTM testing of key characteristics for raw materials, intermediates, production batches, and R&D/Technical Service samples. Aviation‑specific performance testing, viscometric testing, tribology testing, foam/emulsion testing, grease testing. Characterization of ultra‑clean requirements using spectroscopic light scattering particle counters. Quantitative gravimetric Millipore filtration analysis. Wet chemical titration methods including Karl Fisher, total acid/base number. Specific gravity, pour/flash/fire point, electrical properties. Analytical analysis using ICP, HPLC, GC, and FTIR. Perform routine control charting on critical tests and troubleshoot/communicate deviations or trends. Operate production laboratory to test inline packaged material and authorize line approvals to package manufactured product as well as provide support to Production for maintaining product quality and integrity. Maintain accurate, well‑organized, and defensible documentation of all results – interface with software such as SAP/LIMS. Support root‑cause analysis investigations and corrective actions with data compilation, lab blends, and testing. Participate in both internal quality audits and external customer audits of the laboratory performance. Develop improvements in the accuracy and efficiency of the laboratory processes. Perform PTHAs, JSAs, and support plant/department safety and 5S initiatives. Experience / Skills Education: Minimum of a high school diploma with significant testing experience is required; bachelor's degree is preferred. Previous experience testing in a chemical lab is required, including testing raw materials, intermediates, and production batches. Experience using ICP, HPLC, GC, and FTIR for analysis. Must have strong communication skills (written and verbal) and a strong attention to detail. Willing to work second‑shift hours, Monday – Friday from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM. Benefits Compensation – Competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program. Comprehensive Benefits – Retirement plans, health programs, life insurance, and medical care. Work‑Life & Flexibility – Flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate. Training & Development – Commitment to professional and personal development through formal and informal learning. Diversity – LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs. #J-18808-Ljbffr LANXESS Deutschland GmbH