Quality Control Technician - 12 Hour Shifts, Days

Job Title: QC Technician - Newark

Department: Quality

Reports To: Quality Manager with ultimate accountability to the Plant/Site Manager

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Position Summary: The Quality Control Technician is responsible for conducting chemical and physical testing of SPIN disk products using lab equipment such as pH meters, analytical balances, and SPIN meters, as well as preparing reagents and investigating product issues. The role requires strong math, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently on 12-hour shifts, including every other weekend. Technicians must also support lean initiatives, maintain safety standards, and assist with continuous improvement efforts across the department.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Responsible for preparing standards and vats used in the daily testing of SPIN disks.

· Conducts performance tests on start-up and hourly disk samples.

· Conducts physical/vacuum testing on pouched disk products.

· Responsible for interpreting data and making reagent adjustments as needed.

· Investigate customer complaints pertaining to SPIN products.

Schedule & Hours: 12-hour shifts, 82 hours bi-weekly, 6:30 am-6:45 pm, working every other weekend.

Minimum requirement of general lab work experience. The position requires handling chemicals, using volumetric glassware, analytical balances, pH meters, and SPIN meters.

· General computer knowledge and the ability to use Microsoft Works and Excel.

· Excellent math (algebra) and problem-solving skills are required.

· Must be able to work independently and as part of a team and work overtime as needed.

· Must be able to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.

· Excellent communication skills are a must.

· Individuals must be focused on the task and not easily distracted.

· Must be able to transport up to 40 lbs.

Physical Requirements:

· Works indoors in a temperature-controlled environment.

· Position requires handling various chemicals and occasionally working in a fume hood.

· Requires good judgment, problem-solving, communication, math skills, and color perception.

· Position requires walking, standing, sitting, and transporting up to 40 lbs

About Us: 

LaMotte Company, a 100+ year-old global industry leader in developing and manufacturing premier water analysis solutions, operating in Newark, DE, Chestertown, MD and Warwick, UK. Our products are used around the world to accurately, quickly, and conveniently test water in a multitude of applications.

 LaMotte offers paid time off including vacation and paid holidays. Full-time employees, who regularly work at least 30 hours per week, are eligible for employer-provided insurance including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and supplemental insurance. Full-time employees are eligible to contribute to our 401(k) plan with an employer match available.

LaMotte is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws.