Quality Control Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Analyze samples from production, logistics, or supervision.
• Provide accurate and reliable analytical data using a variety of techniques including wet chemistry method, chromatography, spectrophotometry, etc.
• Operate, maintain, and calibrate/verify analytical equipment and computer support equipment as required per testing procedures.
• Monitor critical parameters, documents, and reports findings. Take appropriate action to communicate atypical quality results.
• Prepare and review Statistical Process Control Sheets and instrument Metrology Sheets.
• Maintain quality testing records and other proper documentation.
• Assist in training operations personnel on lab techniques.
• Change 5’ tall gas cylinders when necessary.
• Prepare and deliver environmental samples to outside laboratories.
• Purchase, research, and maintain inventory of lab chemicals, supplies, and gases.
• Promote a safe working environment. This includes enforcing safe work practices, participating in plant safety programs and meetings, participating in safety audits, etc.
• Certify incoming raw materials for use in production.
• Adhere to and remain up-to-date on environmental system requirements. Report environmental incidents and take appropriate corrective action.
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree in Science with a minimum 8 hrs. college level chemistry strongly preferred or an Associates in Applied Science in Chemical Technology with the Lab Technician option.
• Prior experience in a lab setting, experience with GC Maintenance, and experience operating under ISO-9001 standard strongly preferred.
• Must possess strong mathematical skills.
• Must have the ability to run all laboratory equipment.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate (verbal and written) effectively.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Must be proactive in your approach to all issues in order to identify or eliminate potential problem
• Must possess moderate problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Must have a strong attention to detail.
• Must be punctual and reliable.
• Must be able to wear all required PPE.

Work Environment:

• This position operates in a Quality Control Laboratory and a professional office environment.
• The lab role routinely uses the following equipment: GC, HPLC, GPC, Coulometric and Auto Titrators, UV-VIS, TOC, Refractive Index, and Color Analyzers, PH meters.
• The office routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands:

• Lifts up to 50lbs
• In contact with silicone rubber, powders, fluids
• Stands 4 hours/day or more
• Performs repetitive hand and arm motions
• Performs twisting, bending, stooping motions