QC Lab Analyst (WV) 2025 draft

Title: QC Analyst

Location: Parkersburg, WV

Who we are:

Voted one of the Nation's Best and Brightest Companies to Work for, Kuraray America, Inc. (KAI) is a global leader in specialty chemical, fiber, and resin production. With top-of-the-line research and production facilities and a vast network of supplies from around the world, Kuraray leads the industry in specialty dental, fiber, resin, and elastomer products. Kuraray America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kuraray Company, Ltd. Based in Tokyo, Japan. Kuraray has operations in 31 countries and employs more than 11,000 employees, including over 800 in the United States.

Why Kuraray:

Kuraray is building a better tomorrow, today. Our team members are dedicated to expanding our business with committed professionals who share essential values such as integrity, excellence, teamwork, and accountability.

As a part of Kuraray America, Inc., our team shares the advantages of working for the leader in specialty chemicals, resins, and fibers. Our international presence and resources allow us to be a world-leading innovator in the industries we service. Yet, despite our size, our people are more than just a number. As a new team member, you can expect to earn responsibility quickly. Our commitment to our people is visible in our comprehensive benefits package. As a Kuraray team member, you will have the opportunity to enjoy competitive salaries and benefits, incentive opportunities, and an excellent work environment.

Position summary:

The QC Lab Analyst supports the operation of the Kuraray WW process quality control lab by maintaining instruments, being an ISO quality resource, and providing 24/7 lab operations support. The QC Lab Analyst role serves as a Responsible Care Coordinator, leads the waste, recycling, and asbestos programs, and maintains the Chemical Inventory.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain instruments: routine maintenance, standards testing, calibration, troubleshooting, organize Vendor PM quotes and visits, and provide remote and 24/7 support
• Maintain lab methods and operating directions
• Complete acquisition of all new lab equipment: quotes and cost approval, install, qualify, write lab methods, and train technicians
• Maintain all laboratory chemicals and new chemical introduction (K-15). Prepare chemical solutions and calibration standards.
• Supplies: inventory and order laboratory supplies to maintain operations of QC Lab
• Evaluate Process Technicians in lab skill demonstration
• Lab recordkeeping: TA/TOI/Closing reports, laboratory data books, LIMS/sample manager
• Complete testing of samples for production, as needed to support operations
• ISO9001: site resource, internal auditor, participate in internal and external audits, maintain lab to ISO9001:2015 standards
• ISO14001/RC14001: site resource, lead auditor, maintain site program to RC14001:2023 standards, participate in internal and external audits
• Waste Program: create and maintain waste profiles, coordinate pickups with vendors, authorize waste manifests, and monitor site VSQG limits
• Recycling Program: site resource, request additional pickups as needed, review vendor contract, monitor supplies and state of program
• Asbestos Program: site resource, provide assistance with inquiries for past testing and removal, and request testing as needed
• Perform the annual chemical inventory for the site and monitor for updates. Participate in bi-annual chemical inventory audit.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED equivalent with at least two years of laboratory experience
• Knowledge and experience working with lab instruments such as Spectrometers, FTIRs, Refractometers, Gas Chromatography, and pH analyzers
• Experience with instrument and equipment upgrades, installation, and routine and non-routine maintenance
• Ability to independently multi-task, organize, and prioritize workload
• Chemical handling and disposal knowledge
• Laboratory technique experience such as weighing, measuring, pipetting, and mixing
• Mathematic capabilities to apply to mixing solutions, data analysis, and control charts
• Proven experience with verbal and written communication, presentations, creative thinking, teamwork, research, and analytical skills
• Proficient in use of common computer programs such as MS Office, SharePoint, web browsers, and Adobe
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Candidates must have a valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Four year science degree or related certification with two years of lab experience
• Experience using and maintaining LIMS system
• ISO certification knowledge and experience

Competencies:

• Customer Focus
  • Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Business Insight
  • Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals.
• Cultivates Innovation
  • Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.

• Action Oriented
  • Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Ensures Accountability
  • Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Drives Results
  • Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstance
• Collaborates
  • Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Values Difference
  • Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization
• Communicates Effectively
  • Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Courage
  • Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.
• Instills Trust
  • Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Situational Adaptability
  • Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes base pay and an annual incentive. This program is designed to reward individual performance and align overall rewards with corporate and team performance.

Our employees benefit from a robust healthcare package that includes wellness reimbursements, along with generous perks such as three weeks of paid time off, ten company holidays, paid parental leave, education reimbursement, and a matching 401k plan, among other offerings.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.

Please apply online at: http://www.kuraray.us.com/careers/

Kuraray America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer AA M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

No third-party candidates accepted.