Quality Lab Technician - 1st shift

"We connect science to life for a better future."

With 50,000 patents, 20,000 employees and 58 locations worldwide, LG Chem is one of the largest science and chemical companies in the world. With its rapid growth, LG Chem endeavors to become a 'Global Top 5 Chemical Company' with a balanced business portfolio that has a competitive advantage across the globe, including business divisions in petrochemicals, advanced materials, life sciences, and a subsidiary specializing in batteries.

LG Chem is a leading chemical company in Korea that has continuously achieved growth through relentless challenges and innovation since its establishment in 1947. From the infrangible facial cream lid to the world’s most advanced batteries, LG Chem has turned dreams into reality and enriched our lives for 70 years. Building upon a balanced and globally competitive business portfolio, LG Chem manufactures a wide range of products from high-value added petrochemicals to renewable plastics, specializing in cutting-edge electronic and battery materials such as cathodes, as well as drugs and vaccines to deliver differentiated solutions for its customers.

Beyond a chemical company, LG Chem will become a leading science-oriented corporation that creates value for our customers and is committed to reaching carbon-neutral growth by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050 by managing the impacts of climate change and making positive contributions to society through renewable energy and responsible supply chains.

Basic Function:

The Technical Lab Technician is responsible for performing in-process inspection of batches made in production and activities related to the Technical Lab. In addition, they are responsible for any other task the Technical Lab Manager deems necessary.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain a clean and organized lab
• Print batch tickets and drum tags for production
• Ensure that all batch tickets have been completely filled out
• Enter batch information into the CTS/ DTS file
• Scan batch tickets and maintain electronic database
• Issue corrections for material not meeting viscosity specifications
• Perform all required testing for production batches as required on the batch ticket
• Write hold tickets for nonconforming batches and materials
• Perform 3 and 30 day retain viscosity checks
• Maintain sufficient inventory of metal coupons and panels for testing of finished goods
• Manage retention of retains
• Perform final inspection of finished goods as needed
• Report updates to next shift’s Lab Technician
• Inspect incoming raw materials, if needed
• Perform Dock Audits
• Create and send CofA’s as needed
• Train new Lab Technicians as needed
• Maintain drum inventory files associated with shipping (Grove St. location only)
• Complete layered process audits as required.

Skills / Competencies:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Excellent problem solving, communication and organizational skills
• Good working knowledge of chemistry and math

Experience:

Two years of experience in a Quality Lab position is preferred.

Education:

High School Diploma or its equivalent required. Bachelor's of Science in Math, Chemistry, or related field preferred.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.