Qa/Qc Technician

Location: 14284 Highway 41 North, Sparks GA

Pay rate: $17.00 an hour
Preferred: lab experience or degree (associate, certification, BS, etc).

QA/QC Technician – Sparks
The QC Laboratory Technician ensures the quality of products by performing physical and chemical analyses of raw materials, in-process and finished products in support of the manufacturing process.
The QC Laboratory Technician primarily works a 12-hour rotating shift. This position requires schedule flexibility to assist with vacation coverage of other team members when necessary (including some weekends and holidays) as well as some early-morning training responsibilities.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Analyze routine raw material, in-process, and finished good samples using various laboratory techniques including High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography (GC) and other methodology such as particle size analyzer, density meter, viscometer, etc.
• Provide timely and accurate documentation of all analytical data according to Standard Operation Procedures (SOP)
• Escalate Out-of-Spec materials to QC Lab Supervisor for data review.
• Aid in management of inventory of consumables such as HPLC columns, spare parts, reference standards, and control samples.
• Complete routine troubleshooting and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Identify and implement process improvement in laboratory functions.
• Strict adherence to established quality, safety and environmental standards is required
REQUIRED:
• Strong math skills.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong knowledge of analytical techniques, understanding of proper chemical handling, use, storage and disposal.
• Must be able to work a rotating shift that includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
PREFERRED:
• Bachelor's Degree(BS) or Associates Degree (AS) preferred in science field.
• Proficiency in laboratory techniques, including by not limited to hands on use of HPLC and we chemistry methods.
• Experience in microbiological analysis.
• Experience with lab equipment