Lab Technician

Quality Control Technician

Location: Wayne, PA

Pay: $23/hour

Shift: Training on 1st shift, 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM, Monday-Friday. Upon completion of training, transitions to 12-hour night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule (approximately 84 hours biweekly).

Responsibilities

The Quality Control Technician carries out the analysis of raw materials, washcoats, impregnation solutions, and finished catalysts in accordance with best laboratory practices.

• Perform sample preparation and testing on raw materials, in-process, and finished catalyst samples using techniques such as LECO Solids, ICP-OES, Particle Size Distribution, PGM Dispersion, Thermo-Gravimetric Analysis, Surface Area, and X-Ray Fluorescence
• Maintain good laboratory and measurement practices in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO/TS 16949 standards
• Accurately enter and export sample data using the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and Inventory Tracking System (ITS)
• Write clear laboratory procedures and prepare ICP calibration standards with independent verification
• Calibrate and maintain lab instruments, and distinguish between good and bad data
• Follow all Health and Safety/environmental procedures, including PPE requirements, and report incidents or near misses
• Support housekeeping standards and participate in LEAN initiatives (5S, SOPs, CI, Kaizen) to sustain a LEAN lab environment
• Collaborate with plant employees and identify opportunities for continuous improvement

Job Requirements

Required Education, Skills, and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Detailed understanding of general wet chemical techniques for inorganic analysis
• Good working knowledge of analytical instrumental techniques used within QC labs
• Awareness of ISO/IEC 17025 and IATF 16949 quality standards
• Ability to comply with onsite PPE requirements, including steel-toe boots (lab jacket, safety hat, glasses, and gloves provided)

Preferred Education, Skills, and Experience

Prior lab technician experience (entry-level candidates with some lab tech experience will be considered)