We are looking for a Quality Technician to join our Scotts Miracle Gro team in Linden, CA!
The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for completing shift assignments to support the Quality department in a safety and effective manner. Assignments include performing chemical and physical testing per approved methods; data entry and result reporting; completing line audits, material inspections, and completing other tasks as assigned by the Lead technician or department supervisor or manager.
What you'll do in this role:
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Execution of chemical and physical analysis per approved methods and protocols. Interpreting results and advising plant operations on results and trends in the data.
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Completion of assigned tasks and responsibilities that include any combination of the following: record keeping, LIMS data, SAP entry, product release, instrument maintenance and repair, supply management, safety and operation training, sample collection, audits, and inspections.
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Support External analysis, R&D
Perform housekeeping and safety and environmental tasks
What you'll need to be successful:
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High school graduate with three years of experience in a lab setting or with two years advanced training degree.
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One to three years of analytical chemistry and instrumentation experience.
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Previous experience with quality programs desirable.G.C, HPLC,ICP,AA, Leco, Spectrophotometer,Wet Chemistry Experience is preferred.
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Knowledge of quality concepts and methods (GLP, ISO,GMP, Lean, Six Sigma).
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Knowledge of general analytical testing methods, techniques and instrumentation.
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Knowledge of laboratory safety regulations.
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Knowledge of fertilizer chemistry.
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Ability to make good decisions.
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Good interpersonal skills with a customer service attitude.
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Ability to use SAP software.
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Ability to provide preventative maintenance and repair to instrumentation.
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Ability to lift 50 pounds.