Lab Technician

QC Lab Technician
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for providing technical support regarding the chemistry of products, adherence to quality specifications, regulatory and environmental compliance. The successful candidate will be able to perform chemical testing of batches, line samples, and raw materials along with providing batch adjustments as necessary. They will also be able to tabulate and summarize a variety of data. This candidate should also be able to actively participate and comply with our Quality, Health, and Environmental programs, including training initiatives and following all policies and procedures. This position works in a team environment and is required to assist others as necessary.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Employs safe work habits and complies with all applicable Diversey safety requirements
• Works closely with the Quality Manager and Supervisor, Plant Management, Production teams, and QA personnel at other sites
• Ensures products are produced according to the Bill of Materials (BOM)
• Provides daily production support including: timely testing, evaluating, and recording test results for raw materials, production batches, and finished products
• Calculates and provides adjustments to products as required and communicates with R&D and Regulatory for process improvements for both mixing and packaging
• Operates/Maintains laboratory instrumentation
• Conducts audits and summarizes date for management review
• Provides support to the plant with regard to waste minimization, environmental compliance, regulatory compliance, timely disposition of returns, discrepant product and materials
• Prepares customer Certificates of Analysis (COA's)
• Reviews and files raw material Certificates of Analysis
• Reviews laboratory work instructions
• Trains and assists plant personnel in the use and standardization of laboratory equipment and procedures in their departments
• Trains new lab personnel in procedures, product analysis, and instrumentation use and maintenance.
• Participates in data collection, Root Cause Analysis, and Corrective/Preventive Action effectiveness,
• Supports the compliance and maintenance of GMP and ISO 9001/14001 documentation
• Performs GMP and ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 audits as scheduled
• Participates in continuous improvement activities such as 5 Why Investigations, Kaizen, TPM, etc.
• Testing of customer hide and brine samples and delivery of results to customers
• Ability to change shifts to cover vacation and needs of the business

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Education Required: Bachelor's in Chemistry or related science with minor in Chemistry OR experience may be substituted for education
• Minimum Experience required:
• At least 1 year of experience in a Quality Control environment
• Experience with IR, UV/VIS, Titrations, Specific Gravity Measurements, and other testing methods
• Physical Requirements:
• Ability to stand for periods of up to 4 hours at a time
• Ability to perform repetitive bending and stretching on a daily basis
• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds occasionally
• Employee must use and maintain their PPE, and follow Area specific PPE policies and rules. Contact lenses are not permitted.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• MS Office skills
• Experience with SAP

SALARY & BENEFITS:
The current pay range for this position is $43,600 to $53,000. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon, but may not be limited to, the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable laws
As a full-time employee of Diversey, you will be eligible to enroll in our robust benefits package on your first day which includes, but is not limited to, the following.

• Medical, dental, & vision coverage
• 401k (w/ employer match up to 6%)
• 15 paid vacation days (prorated based on start date)
• 9 paid holidays annually (prorated based on start date)
• 2 floating holidays (prorated based on start date)
• 48 hours of sick time (prorated based on start date)

Diversey is now part of Solenis! As one company, we benefit from a broader global footprint, our customers have access to a diverse range of products and our people gain more opportunities to develop and grow. To learn more about Solenis and the acquisition of Diversey, click here.