QC Lab Technician I

QC Lab Technician I
Cincinnati, OH
12 Months
Pay: $24 per hour

3 shifts available:

1st shift - 8am to 4pm
2nd shift - 4pm to 12am (midnight)
3rd shift - 12am (midnight) to 8am

• Perform analysis using established laboratory techniques.
• Perform analysis and report results for testing of raw materials and in-process and final product samples
• Release final products based on customer specification.
• Release raw materials to production based on raw material specification.
• Lead/Assist in Non-Conforming product investigation and corrective action implementation.
• Understand problem solving and decision making using root cause analysis tools and reports.
• Active participation in EHS initiatives and compliance; including adherence to established safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures
• Provide emergency response as an Emergency Responder (first aid, CPR, and emergency response training is required)
• Establish proficiency in data management systems such as SAP and Documentum; for purposes such as COA generation, quality release, procedure review, and analysis reporting
• Responsible to maintain and follow all laboratory requirements for product controls and standard validation.
• Support Quality and Responsible Care Management Systems (ISO and RCMS)
• Responsible to maintain compliance for analytical laboratory equipment and validate instrument controls utilizing routine instrument checks through calibration, verification, and/or validation
• Follow and improve work procedures and ensure documentation of lab activities.
• Work shift schedule and provide adequate shift relief
• Understand troubleshooting and root cause determination with regards to instrumentation
• Able to repair and maintain laboratory equipment
• Assist operators with problem solving/troubleshooting
• Support and adhere to the principles of the American Chemistry Council's Responsible Care®, EPA and OSHA initiatives by protecting the environment, health, safety and security of our employees, contractors, carriers, distributors, visitors, customers and neighbors.

Physical Requirements:
• Ability to change Gas Cylinders
• Ability to pull Lab cart filled with 1-gallon cans of solvents approx. 75 yards
• Ability to help dump 55-gallon waste container
• Ability to walk up and down four flights of stairs
• Ability to work rotating shifts
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

some equipment used in the lab: HPLC, GC, AAS, ICP, KF Titrators, pH meters, Brookfield Viscometers

Quals--
100% onsite
No additional medical exams except for drug screening
Education verification will be required once a candidate accepts the offer.
OT is NOT required.

Minimum Associates of Science in Chemistry or a related technical field. Preferred Bachelors of Science in Chemistry or a related technical field.
(for example, Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Biology, etc.)

Knowledge and Experience –
Required:
• BS degree in Chemistry with no experience or Associates degree in Science with 5 years lab experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organization and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently, interpret information and make decisions for product release
• Ability to communicate effectively delivering analytical results to production

Some equipment used in the lab - experience using one or more of this equipment is a plus.
HPLC, GC, AAS, ICP, KF Titrators, pH meters, Brookfield Viscometers

NOTES ON KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:
• Industrial chemical lab experience is a big plus
• Candidate out of the oil/gas/Petrochem industry, or facility that makes/tests lubricants would be a very big plus
• R&D experience in the oil/gas/Petrochem industry might fit
• R&D experience from other industries, or more biologically based R&D are not very good fits

Any candidates from the following facilities around Cincinnati would be potentially good fits, and move to the top of the list for review/consideration:
• Ineos ABS
• Valvoline
• MilliporeSigma
• Emery
• Occidental
• Sun Chemical
• Shephard Chemical Company
• Solvay
• Kost