QC Lab Technician Job Description
QC Lab Technician Duties & Responsibilities
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QC Lab Technician Qualifications
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Licensing or Certifications for QC Lab Technician
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Education for QC Lab Technician
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Employers hiring for the QC lab technician job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Chemistry, Science, Biology, Technical, Associates, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Education, Manufacturing, Industrial
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QC Lab Technician Job Description
- Participate in all job related and safety related training as required
- Technician must visually observe any defect or bad skew from samples brought into the lab
- Enter test results into computer daily
- Issue defect notifications on out of specification results
- The lab technician will assist on reviewing and grading data according to quality standards
- Perform other tasks as assigned by Lab Supervisor
- Utilize the Scientific Investigations Method through the course of daily work
- Efficiently perform testing data entry
- Performs routine testing of all products to ensure specifications are met
- Ensure all aspects of the role are executed in a safe manner
- Work on a rotating shift schedule
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ) and learning new computer software systems
- Associate’s degree with a minimum of 3 years laboratory or related laboratory experience OR Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Microbiology or related Life sciences discipline
- Knowledge of types of construction materials (aggregates/concrete)
- 1-2 years aggregates/concrete experience
- Must be able to read and understand technical manuals and perform tests as required
QC Lab Technician Job Description
- Ensure good customer relations
- Perform daily concrete tests and ensure that testing results are communicated to the appropriate party
- Assist with the investigation and testing of new raw material sources and products
- Maintain a log book of all testing conducted at the plant and on-site, all concrete related observations throughout your shift
- Perform investigation of contaminated products
- Ensure lab area is kept clean and audit-ready
- Perform sample prep and analytical testing on raw materials, in-process, and finished product
- Keep lab chemicals and glassware organized, clean, and tidy
- Maintain documentation of products inventory and testing in production journal
- Maintain quality standards for bulk and raw materials
- HMA Level II and/or ACI Level I a plus
- Occasional weekends and rotating shifts
- Proactive in SAFETY and works well in a team
- AS/BS in chemistry or biochemistry
- Perform required safety audits per the Augusta Plant yearly audit plan
- Attend plant-wide safety/wellness sessions
QC Lab Technician Job Description
- Maintain retained samples inventory & area
- Reviews revised SOP’s, Specifications and PCO’s (related documents)
- Sets up and performs destructive and nondestructive tests, inspections on materials, parts, or products to measure performance, life, or material characteristics
- Issues certificate of analysis/conformance when required
- Assists in maintaining sample supply program
- Completes special projects and work requests
- Documents complaint information and customer return reviews
- Plans and executes approved goals with continuous improvements
- Routinely verifies accuracy & calibration status of equipment
- Performs periodic testing – , skip-lot testing – in a timely manner
- Complete all required CBTs on time
- Participate in PSM, PHA, and PSSR field reviews, Follow-Up Incident investigations as needed
- Know the environmental permit limits for your assigned plant (air, waste water, storm water)
- AS/BS degree Chemistry
- 3rd shift hours
- Plus would be anyone who has experience writing SOPs
QC Lab Technician Job Description
- Performs regular audits of Device History Records
- Perform OOS investigations accurately and in a timely manner
- Complete acquaintance with the understanding of the general and detailed aspects of the job, and their practical applications to problems and situations ordinarily encountered
- Works under broad general instructions and limited supervision
- Must efficiently perform testing data entry
- Prepare chemical solutions and media required for laboratory testing
- Test raw materials and customer products
- Prepare data summaries of tested products, instrument comparisons
- Assist with the customer complaint resolution process
- Capture necessary details to allow for a complete investigation of customer concerns
- BS Microbiology, Biology, or Chemistry
- Min 1 year quality experience (food safety, HACCP systems, culture process and co-products preferred)
- Ability to stand for long periods of time and walk on uneven terrain
- Minimum of 1 year experience in an analytical or wet chemistry laboratory techniques
- Analytical instrumentation experience in ICP, ICP-MS preferred
- Ability to handle Hazardous Chemicals
QC Lab Technician Job Description
- Assist activities related to ISO compliance and customer audits
- Update all related quality policies, manuals, and work instructions as needed
- Trend and analyze quality data
- Update specifications, furnish cards, BOM’s, as necessary
- Perform variety of physical and laboratory quality tests on samples
- Generate COAs using the test results and data
- Work with inks, pigments or presscake
- Flush color, flushed pigment of simply flush
- Flush color to approved standards and set parameters
- Enter test results, record data using a computer and technical evaluation records
- Review/perform required safety audits, JSA’s and What-if scenarios
- BA/BS Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry
- Possess 2 years- experience working in quality control and a high school diploma or equivalent
- Must meet assessment requirements for the plant
- Must complete ASQ CQIA in 90 days and ASQ Certified Quality Technician in 180 days
- 2-5 years quality testing experience in a chemistry environment Required (or bachelors degree entry level)