Job Title: 3rd Shift QC Lab Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated 3rd Shift QC Lab Technician who can handle multiple functions in a fast-paced environment. This role involves performing basic QC testing, interacting with customers to implement product changes, and working alongside another technician during the night shift. The position requires cross-training on fuel testing and involves performance checking instruments, testing remanufactured products, solvents, and specialties.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties and responsibilities within the guidelines of the Vision, Mission, Quality Policy, and Environmental Management Statements.
• Utilize procedures to prevent product, service, and process non-conformances.
• Identify and record any problems and find solutions through prescribed problem-solving methods.
• Effectively implement solutions for problems and control the use of non-conforming products, services, or processes.
• Monitor and improve respective measurables.
• Ensure that environmental issues are managed according to legal requirements, the environmental policy, and good management practices.
• Maintain an awareness of significant environmental impacts and the benefits of improved environmental performance.
• Understand both the Communications and the Emergency Preparedness and Response Procedures.
• Perform analytical procedures according to work instructions.
• Assist in developing analytical procedures.
• Perform calibration and/or standardization on instruments.
• Report out-of-range performance checks and batch ticket results to management.
• Issue a shift report daily.
• Calculate purge formulas using analytical results and the purge calculator.
• Calculate RVP and additive hits for fuels.
• Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies using a Kanban system.
• Enter analytical results into an ERP system.
• Analyze statistical data with the use of control charts.
• Support customer requests for analyzing purge and fuel samples.
• Attend meetings as requested.
• Maintain general housekeeping of workspace.
• Comply with laboratory safety regulations.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Biology with applicable experience.
• QC or analytical experience in a lab setting, which could include school experience.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with customers.
• Versatility to handle process changes and communicate errors/changes to customers.
• Experience with titrations, wet chemistry, and gas chromatography (GC) in school or a lab setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• QC experience in a manufacturing or industrial lab setting.
• Experience testing fuels and solvents.

Work Environment

You will work in both the lab and the plant periodically. The lab and office setting is very clean and features excellent newer equipment. The shift is Sunday-Thursday, 11 PM - 7:30 AM. Training takes place on the 1st shift and could last about a month or until fully trained, typically from 7 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday-Friday.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ferndale,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 19, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $22 - $25