Quality Technician DAY - Apidel Technologies

Description of Tasks:
Perform wet chemical analyses
Prepare and standardize lab stock reagents as needed
Order, receive, stock and maintain inventory of chemicals, reagents and consumable supplies.
Interpret MSDS information with respect to lab chemicals and finished products
Identify tests to perform based on product testing matrices
Record data in computer and/or logbooks and compose SPC charts for data analysis.
Use of SAP to retrieve product specifications and test limits
Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment to include scales, pH meters, viscometers, and autotitrators.
Maintain housekeeping in the department as required
Support project work as necessary
Demonstrate the proper use of lab-ware including volumetric and non-volumetric. Including menisci reading for graduated cylinder/burette/volumetric flasks
Conduct Finish Case Inspections and other Quality checks on Packaging Lines
Prepare and maintain Target/Reject bottles
Support WCM processes including Early Management, Daily Operations and other Pillars.
Requirements:
Required Skills:
Ability to prepare a standard calibration curve using internal and external standards for quantitative analyses, with emphasis on calibration curve theory
Recognize data trends in results using Statistical Process Control and determine appropriate course of action
Ability to operate, troubleshoot and maintain analytical instrumentation such as, but not limited to colorimeter, viscometer and autotitrator.
Follow and interpret test methods accurately to ensure consistency and reproducibility of results
Maintain laboratory through workplace organization (WPO)
Manage workload and prioritize daily responsibilities
Possess good troubleshooting skills
Perform tests with a high degree of accuracy to support tight production specifications
Ability to write, revise and update SOPs and other documentation
Knowledge and understanding of analytical techniques, including quantitative and qualitative chemical analyses
Demonstrate safe laboratory practices with respect to PPE and chemical handling
Intermediate computer skills with experience in Microsoft applications
Be willing to work overtime as needed. Workdays and schedule may include 12 hour shifts and change periodically according to business needs
Strong commitment to the Plant non-negotiables (Safety, Quality, Environmental and Housekeeping)
Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills in order to respond appropriately to supervisors and co-workers
Self-motivated work behavior requiring limited to no supervision
Be below the written step in attendance and/or work performance