QC Technician

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: however, other duties may be assigned.Testing of Production SamplesPolycoat, Techcoat, Powders,Solid ContentpHConductivityViscositySpecific GravitySpectrophotometerMoisture Content by Karl Fisher TitrationParticle Size by Sieve AnalysisChemical AreaSodium Hypochlorite Dilution ppmCaustic Dilution %Temperature Stability QC Test of Incoming Raw MaterialsTankersCausticFatty AcidBulk Powders & Micro PrillsCalcium StearateTalcUreaRaw Material COA DatabaseQC Lab / Production Calibration, Maintenance & MonitorpH MeterViscometerSolids AnalyzerSpecific Gravity GunConductivity MeterKarl FisherScalesThermometerWater AnalysisQC Lab General DutiesGood Laboratory PracticeInventory ControlLab CleaningControl of Retain SamplesQC Lab Orientation of New EmployeesMethod DevelopmentMaintain Calibration Log for ISO ComplianceGenerate COAs for CustomersInput of Test Data into GP Data BaseReporting Out of Specification Products and Raw MaterialsMakeup of Specialty Products / Dilution of Polycoats & TechcoatsTracking ViscosityAssist R&D with Scale-up of ProductsEssential Qualifications And SkillsTo successfully perform this job, an individual must be able to perform each key responsibility in a satisfactory manner through individual effort or effective and appropriate collaboration. Additionally, the well-qualified candidate will have the following education and experience.Education And/or ExperienceMeets all job specific education requirements as deemed necessary.2 years’ experience in the quality control or 2 years in chemical production.Associate Degree or equivalent in science field is a plus; training is considered a plus.Work EnvironmentWork is typically performed inside an office and a manufacturing facility with various temperatures and humidity. Various operations in the plant generate noise, dust, vapor and fumes in the normal course of production. The Company has been and is committed to eliminate theseconditions to the extent possible through the application of design engineering. When necessary personal protective equipment may be required to include, but not limited to: steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, face shields, uniforms, respirators, etc. The Company also provides a variety of safety equipment to keep all associates safe and within OSHA standards.