Laboratory Technician-Quality Control

Job Title: Quality Technician

Location: Forest Park, GA (onsite)

Duration: 6-month contract on W2

Job Description:

Description of Tasks:

Perform wet chemical analyses

Prepare and standardize lab stock reagents as needed

Order, receive, stock, and maintain inventory of chemicals, reagents and consumable supplies.

Interpret MSDS information with respect to lab chemicals and finished products

Identify tests to perform based on product testing matrices

Record data in a computer and/or logbooks and compose SPC charts for data analysis.

Use of SAP to retrieve product specifications and test limits

Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment to include scales, pH meters, viscometers, and autotitrators.

Maintain housekeeping in the department as required

Support project work as necessary

Demonstrate the proper use of lab-ware including volumetric and non-volumetric. Including menisci reading for graduated cylinder/burette/volumetric flasks

Conduct Finish Case Inspections and other Quality checks on Packaging Lines

Prepare and maintain Target/Reject bottles

Support WCM processes including Early Management, Daily Operations and other Pillars.

Requirements:

Required Skills:

Ability to prepare a standard calibration curve using internal and external standards for quantitative analyses, with emphasis on calibration curve theory

Recognize data trends in results using Statistical Process Control and determine appropriate course of action

Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain analytical instrumentation such as, but not limited to, colorimeter, viscometer, and autotitrator.

Follow and interpret test methods accurately to ensure consistency and reproducibility of results

Maintain laboratory through workplace organization (WPO)

Manage workload and prioritize daily responsibilities

Possess good troubleshooting skills

Perform tests with a high degree of accuracy to support tight production specifications

Ability to write, revise and update SOPs and other documentation

Knowledge and understanding of analytical techniques, including quantitative and qualitative chemical analyses

Demonstrate safe laboratory practices with respect to PPE and chemical handling

Intermediate computer skills with experience in Microsoft applications

Be willing to work overtime as needed. Workdays and schedule may include 12 hour shifts and change periodically according to business needs

Strong commitment to the Plant non-negotiables (Safety, Quality, Environmental and Housekeeping)

Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills in order to respond appropriately to supervisors and co-workers

Self-motivated work behavior requiring limited to no supervision

Be below the written step in attendance and/or work performance