What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Lab Technician position at Zeochem?
- Chemistry or similar science background
- Quality control in manufacturing lab experience
- Able to work 12 hour shifts with weekend availability [6pm-6am]
OVERVIEW:
Chemist position which performs laboratory tests and reviews data. The chemist will determine chemical and physical characteristics or composition of molecular sieve adsorbent materials for purposes such as quality control/ process control. This is a night shift position which offers a $1.10 shift differential for hours worked between 6:00 pm and 6:00 am.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Sets up, adjusts and operates laboratory equipment and instruments
- Calibrates and maintains laboratory instruments
- Maintains laboratory and departmental protocols for safety and hygiene
- Prepares chemical solutions according to standard formulas
- Tests samples of manufactured and purchased products to verify conformity to specifications
- Tests incoming raw materials and products for conformance
- Reports test results in written, electronic, and verbal formats
- Performs other duties as assigned
REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelors degree in chemistry strongly preferred
- Excellent computer skills, especially in MS Excel
- Professional written and verbal communication skills
- Undergraduate or post-graduate background in conducting research in a laboratory setting
- Ability to work 12 hour schedule, including weekends and holidays
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.60 per hour based on relative job experience
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Compensation details: 20-22.6 Hourly Wage
Salary : $20 - $23
