What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Lab Specialist position at Kuraray America?
Title Quality Control Lab Specialist
Location Pasadena, TX
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.
Responsibilities:
- Interpret laboratory results that are outside of the technical ability of the Lab Analysts
- Review all process and final product test results to check for validity and possible quality-related
- Assist QC manager in classification for final product and compounding
- Maintain all laboratory Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring that they are documented and up to date.
- Maintain all Lab Analyst training and competency records, ensuring that they are documented and up to date.
- Conduct maintenance and improvement activities regarding test procedures, calibration procedures, and analytical
- Troubleshoot reliability issues of laboratory equipment and develop practical solutions.
- Assist QC manager with special projects, as
- Responsible for troubleshooting and investigating quality issues.
- Evaluates reported results for consistency with plant process conditions.
- Undertake special projects to support QC customers.
- Provide the operation with all the necessary QC support.
- Trains laboratory personnel in new instruments and procedures as needed.
- Assure all analyzers are maintained in good operating condition.
- Assist QC manager with external agency audits and certification compliance.
- Develop, implement & follow calibration plan for all analyzers.
- Contact outside vendors for service as needed.
- Support New Instrument Implementation, validation, and training.
- Conduct internal audits on the proper execution of test methods.
- Monitor and follow up on QC issues for lab on daily basis.
- Implement effective preventive maintenance program.
- Maintain and calibrate equipment to ensure lab data is always accurate, consistent, and repeatable.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum of B.S. in Chemistry or related field with 7 years relevant experience.
- Required 5 or more years QC lab experience in a manufacturing facility.
- Experience required with GC, ICP, GC-MS, Antek, KF, IR, UV, Extruder, DSC, etc.
- Experience required in statistical process control and statistical quality
- Extended knowledge of computers and software applications.
- Very strong oral and written communication skills.
- Self-motivated and detail oriented.
- Must be able to multitask and prioritize work.
- Strong laboratory skills required including both scientific practices and housekeeping.
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 enjoy an attractive healthcare benefits package, including wellness reimbursements to promote a healthy lifestyle. We also provide an Educational Reimbursement Plan, helping our employees fulfill their career goals, as well as a competitive 401(k).
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.
