Quality Lab Tech I

Position Summary

Work as a lab technician in Polymer Quality Control Lab and support lab activities to provide test results to polymer production, R&D and extrusion department.

Primary Functions

Test each production lot of nylon resins in a timely manner for percent moisture, relative viscosity, monomer, melting point, color, speck count, solubility, transmittance, and for amine end group count.

Identify products and compare test data to the specifications and determine if product is conforming or non-conforming.

Assist senior lab technician to complete paperwork, manage lab records, raw material certs and other test documents.

Prepare lab samples as needed for the tests listed in the work instructions for the raw materials laboratory.

Perform special tests to support R&D, sales and extrusion departments.

Clean all the lab glassware when needed.

Analyze polyester resins for percent moisture.

Measure the percent finish on yarn.

Operator Film Extruder to perform Film Quality Test on polymer products.

Secondary Functions

• Ensure compliance of ISO9001:2015 quality management system.

• Participate in 5S team to maintain lab.

• Support additional areas of Quality periodically

Position Specifications

Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry or related discipline, preferred

Computer skills: MS Word, MS Excel

Must possess excellent customer satisfaction skills

Knowledge of SPC and process capability preferred

Self-starter, must be able to set daily priorities

Have some working experience in chemical lab

The above statements describe the general nature and level of responsibilities for this position, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. Company management may assign other relevant, business-related duties.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.20 - $26.74 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person