Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician

Primary Function

Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate within a Quality Management System to ensure uniformity, consistency, reliability, reproducibility, quality and product integrity.
• Retrieve samples during specified production processes.
• Perform sample analysis of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) resin and Waste Water (WW).
• Provide approval for final product shipment of in-specification products.
• Update analytical data recording and reporting per sample analysis.
• Troubleshoot out-of-specification samples and instrumentation failures, keeping the Quality Assurance Lab Supervisor updated of any deviations.
• Report sample analysis results to Production and other Stakeholders.
• Practice OSHA Safety Standards and Shintech Procedures for identifying and mitigating safety concerns.
• Report environmental incidents and take appropriate corrective actions.
• Dispose of waste materials and chemicals according to industry standards and Shintech protocols.
• Communicate with marketing, sales, and customers as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications

Job Qualifications

• Strong mathematical skills
• Basic understanding of foundational concepts in Chemistry
• Able to act in accordance with established safety guidelines and processes.
• Effective communication skills including: active listening and the ability to convey information both verbally and in writing.
• Required to work a 12 hour rotating shift including nights, holidays, weekends, and overtime as necessary.
  

Physical Requirements

• Stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• Climb stairs/ladders and work at heights.
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Bend, stoop, and reach.
  

Work Environment

• PVC manufacturing facility, in presence of chemicals.
• Moderate noise-level and environmental vibrations related to equipment.
• Occasionally work outdoors in non-climate controlled environment.
  

Competencies