Job Title: Laboratory Technician
Location: Louisville, KY
Duration: 6 months
Shift hours: Hours range would be between 5:00am to 8:00am as a start time for an 8-hour day. Overtime as needed.
MUST HAVE:
- 5 or more years in a lab using lab equipment such as viscometer, softening point, etc. and/ or quality experience.
- Attention to detail and display analytical skills.
- Candidate will be posting formulas in SAP software.
- Ability to self-direct work and processes.
- SAP experience.
Job Dimensions:
- Ensure QC testing is completed per procedures and results are inputted into SAP accurately and within QC time window.
- Report to management when material issues arise (tested out of specification or process limits) a timely fashion.
- Actively participate in the NCMR process by inputting data and support investigation activities.
- Participate as a member of HACCP/GMP/Food Safety Team
Activities:
- Comply with all laboratory safety requirements and maintain laboratory using good housekeeping practices
- Practice Safe work habits in accordance with OSHA, EPA guidelines, and Bostik specific EHS expectations
- Prioritize testing based on customer requirements or R&D needs
- Properly document and report testing data
- Sample preparation and management per laboratory procedures
- Complete necessary calibration, certification, and pre-use processes required
- Complete required sample testing using lab equipment (Viscometer, Softening Point, Gardner, etc)
- Manage the nonconforming material process flow (entry, assignment, closure)
- Actively participate in continuous improvement projects
- Perform other assigned duties to support Quality Services and other processes
- Review and report production data
- Retain management
- Plant equipment calibration, etc.
- Attend all HACCP/GMP/Food Safety meeting
- Conduct GMP and Glass inspections
Context and Environment:
- The job involves laboratory work that is time critical, without compromise to data integrity.
- Customers are relying on accurate representation of product and release on time.
Accountabilities:
- Data Accuracy / verification to ensure only material in specification is released for sale.
- On time testing to Release Dates
- Effective Communication when material may not get released on time
- Managing all Non Conforming Materials
Qualifications:
- Laboratory experience is required.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred, with preference given to chemistry, biology, or related fields
- Basic knowledge of statistics is preferred. Able to learn and understand basic statistics (Control Charting, SPC, Cpk, Cp, Std. Dev)
- Ability to self direct work and processes
- Demonstrate strong attention to details and display analytical skills.
- Demonstrate competency with Microsoft Office suite.
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