QA/QC Lab Technician

Job Description:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

General:

• Perform regular quality inspections on all incoming materials from vendors and outgoing products for shipping according to SOPs
• Physical inspection of raw materials. Ensure the warehouse storage environment is acceptable for the materials being inspected
• Reject all products and materials that fail to meet quality expectations.
• Recommend improvements to the production process to ensure quality control.
• Document inspection outcomes by completing detailed reports and performance records.
• Teach the production team about quality control concerns to improve product excellence.
• Supervise the production process if needed.
• Carry out daily QC inspections in production.
• Participate in quality-related issues (NCR, RCA).
• Assist with general QMS maintenance

QC Lab:

• Assist in general product testing.
  • Receiving of samples in the lab
  • Viscosity
  • Reactivity Test (Exotherm)
  • Analytical Testing (i.e., Amine function, Epoxy index, Water Content, Titration)
  • Preparation of samples for compressive testing
  • Recording of test results into the QC database
  • Generation of CoC / CoA documents, and other customer-required documents
• Follow procedures for manufacturing, troubleshooting, and testing using automated instruments, quality control
• Ensures that testing and results approval are completed within agreed turnaround times
• Conduct laboratory internal calibrations as required
• Work with external calibration service providers
• Document results and analyze data
• Conduct retesting of products as needed to support quality investigations
• Monitor use and inventories of laboratory chemicals and supplies
• Make recommendations for adjusting process conditions to ensure quality standards are met
• Adhere to safety, health and environmental policies and procedures
• Maintain good housekeeping to ensure laboratory and plant cleanliness
• Read and understand all customer-standardized test method documents.
• Participate in Gage R & R studies on lab equipment.
• Participate in equipment verification.
• Participate in IATF 16949 activities

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Essential Skills

• Good teamwork and attention to detail
• Investigative
• Good communication skills
• Adequate skills and knowledge of standard laboratory practices and procedures.
• Good laboratory bench skills. Familiar with hazards, handling, disposal of chemicals, and ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. Demonstrated skills in oral, written, and electronic communication of technical information.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Two to Five years of previous quality experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to IATF 16949 standard
• Degree/Experience in Chemistry or related Sciences discipline.
• Experience working in an analytical laboratory would be beneficial.