Quality Control Lab Technician

Olin Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls, a division of Olin Corporation, has an opening for a Quality Control Lab Technicianlocated in Roberta, GA. This position conducts and analyzes routine and non-routine samples from Production to ensure product meets customer specifications; prepares solutions for laboratory and production plant use and maintains and troubleshoots instrumentation to ensure proper calibration when analyzing products.
Olin recognizes that success comes from never being satisfied. We deliver on our commitment to excellence by lifting a diverse and innovative workforce who will define Olin's future. Read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity to join our winning team.
Quality Control Lab Technician Essential Job Functions:

• Conducts daily routine and non-routine analytical testing of chemical products and reagents, including raw materials, in process and final product stages using a combination of wet chemistry and instrumental analytical techniques
• Uses a range of methods from standard and well-established routines to specially adapted processes
• Prepares standardized lab reagents for lab and plant use and maintains and troubleshoots laboratory instruments and equipment
• Interprets data and makes or recommends adjustments based on findings and records data, observations and conclusions in spreadsheets and databases
• May assist in the development and/or modification of new procedures
• Works on special projects under guidance of technical specialist/chemist

Quality Control Lab Technician Minimum Requirements:

• Must meet one of the following education and experience requirements:
  
  • Associate's degree* in Chemistry or science related discipline and 2 years work experience in related role; OR
  • Bachelor's degree* in Chemistry or science related discipline; OR
  • Military enlisted occupational specialist of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician) and 1 year of lab-related work experience
• Work experience working in a chemical lab.
• Work experience in preparing samples for high purity analyses as well as conducting high purity analyses to obtain accurate results and analyzing resulting data to make reporting decisions based on pre-established specification parameters
• Ability to work all applicable shifts (including weekends and holidays) overtime and call-ins when support is needed
• Prior manufacturing, process or chemical plant experience preferred
• Ability to interpret data, including use of statistical tools and make or recommend adjustments based on findings
• Knowledge of basic laboratory instrumentation and ability to troubleshoot and perform minor maintenance on laboratory equipment
• Good written and verbal communication skills; creative problem-solving skills and attention-to-detail
• Basic computer skills: Microsoft Office, quality data management systems or laboratory information management system; Knowledge and experience with quality management systems (i.e. ISO, RC) and SAP preferred
• Knowledge of environmental, OSHA and DOT regulations preferred
• Prior Olin experience in a relevant position preferred

What's in it for you?
While many of our employees have worked at Olin for their entire career, we constantly strive to bring new people with new points of view into the company. Your career is important to us, and we work with you to create development plans that help you achieve your career goals.
Our employees enjoy the following employment enhancements and more:

• Paid parental leave and additional leave programs
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective Day 1
• Fertility Benefits (lifetime maximum $25,000)
• 401(k) with an employer match and Olin retirement contribution account
• Accelerated vacation accrual
• Volunteer Paid Time Off Program
• Short term incentive program participation
• Alternate work schedules and arrangements (location/role specific)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Diverse Employee Networks

Who we are
Olin Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls is one of three proud business units of Olin Corporation. Olin began in 1892 and has steadily grown to become an industry leader in both ammunition and chemicals manufacturing. Winchester, Olin Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls and Olin Epoxy employ approximately 8,000 professionals in more than 20 countries with customers in nearly 100 countries around the globe.
*Degree must be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university.
Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship to applicants not authorized to work in the US.
Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.