QC Lab Technician

General:
•    Perform regular quality inspections on all incoming materials from vendors and outgoing products for shipping according to SOPs
•    Physical inspection of raw materials. Ensure the warehouse storage environment is acceptable for the materials being inspected
•    Reject all products and materials that fail to meet quality expectations.
•    Recommend improvements to the production process to ensure quality control.
•    Document inspection outcomes by completing detailed reports and performance records.
•    Teach the production team about quality control concerns to improve product excellence.
•    Supervise the production process if needed.
•    Carry out daily QC inspections in production.
•    Participate in quality-related issues (NCR, RCA).

QC Lab:
•    Assist in general product testing.
o    Receiving of samples in the lab
o    Viscosity
o    Reactivity Test (Exotherm)
o    Analytical Testing (i.e., Amine function, Epoxy index, Water Content, Titration)
o    Preparation of samples for compressive testing
o    Recording of test results into the QC database
o    Generation of CoC / CoA documents, and other customer-required documents
•    Follow procedures for manufacturing, troubleshooting, and testing using automated instruments, quality control
•    Ensures that testing and results approval are completed within agreed turnaround times
•    Conduct laboratory internal calibrations as required
•    Work with external calibration service providers
•    Document results and analyze data
•    Conduct retesting of products as needed to support quality investigations
•    Monitor use and inventories of laboratory chemicals and supplies
•    Make recommendations for adjusting process conditions to ensure quality standards are met
•    Adhere to safety, health and environmental policies and procedures
•    Maintain good housekeeping to ensure laboratory and plant cleanliness
•    Read and understand all customer-standardized test method documents.
•    Perform physical property testing within the corporate polyurethane quality lab according to the customer-standardized documents.
•    Participate in Gage R & R studies on lab equipment.
•    Participate in equipment verification.
•    Participate in IATF 16949 activities

• Degree in Chemistry or related discipline.
• Experience working in an analytical laboratory would be beneficial.

Desirable Skills

• Good teamwork and attention to detail
• Investigative
• Good communication skills
• Chemical Engineering background with adequate skills and knowledge of standard laboratory practices and procedures.
• Relative experience in polyurethane applications is an asset.
• Good laboratory bench skills. Familiar with hazards, handling, disposal of chemicals, and ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. Demonstrated skills in oral, written, and electronic communication of technical information.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Two to Five years of previous quality experience in a manufacturing environment
• Exposure to IATF 16949 standard