Quality Control Lab Technician

Role Synopsis:

TheQualityLeadTechnicianisresponsible forQA/QCactivitiesandmust possessadvanced quality laboratory skills.In addition,this role will play an integral part inplantformulation,technical oversight,equipment maintenance, training, and non-routine analyses and troubleshooting.

Theleadtechnician will champion a culture of quality and compliance in thelaboratorywhilepromotingefficientprocessesand product qualitythroughactivecollaboration with multi-disciplinedteams.This role is critical in safeguarding data and product integrity, supporting continuous improvement, and enabling efficient plant operations through timely and reliable analytical support.

Key Accountabilities:

• Perform advanced laboratory testing on raw materials and finished goods in compliance to standards and customer specifications. 

• Meet with technical teams to support new product introductions and blend modifications.

• Troubleshootand supportcomplex testing or equipment issues.

• Performs routine calibration, maintenance of laboratory instrumentsand monitor instrument healthas required for normal lab operations.

• Provides guidance onin-process adjustments toblending andmanufacturing when needed in a timely matter.

• Follow all procedures per the ISO 9001/IATF 16949 standards and Plant Operating Procedures.

• Verifiesand validatesSAP Blend Ordersreadinessin regards toformula, components, and testing parametersand adjustments needed.

• Records and maintainsrecords for blendanalysesandmonitorsresultingdata trends.

• Performs routine and special process, product, and raw material analyses using chemical, physical and instrumental methods.

• Actively train laboratory staffonnew requirements, procedures, instrumentation and assess training gaps.

• Analyze, troubleshoot and problem solve where needed.

• Supports analysis of samples as part of GAGE R&R and SPC.

• Supports the laboratory's ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 quality management system and audits.

• Understands and supports the day-to-day operational and the longer-term strategic goals of the plant and laboratory.

• Contributes effectively to the team, meeting both team and personal objectives as set.

• Immediately communicates out of specification test results and assists in resolving internal non-conformances, communicating with technology team as needed.

• Assists in isolation of nonconformingproductand coordinates activities necessary to resolve product quality or operating issues to resume production of high-qualityproduct. Coordinate activities to promptly rework nonconformingproduct.

• Practices site safety and environmental standards and follows local area policies.

• Conduct Quality Audits during production runs. Records data as required. Assist in trialsof newproducts,raw materials and/or packaging materials. Perform visual packaging line inspections atrequiredintervals.

• Be familiar with equipment operations; be familiar with Process controls, process flows, and chemistry with additives.

• Must support and help manage HSSE goals and initiatives. Promptly identify, address and/or report issues related to HSSE issues.Participatessafety analysis and has good work area housekeeping.

• Work Ethic: Attendance to be excellent, requires little supervision, self-starter, and have urgency and passion for safety, quality, production and maintenance.

Essential Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) related disciplineorexperienceinlubricants, petroleum, chemicals, or related industry required.

• ISO 9001; IATF 16949 Experience desired.

• Strong PC Skills, Working knowledge of SAP & Standard MS Office Softwaredesired.