Quality Control Lab Analyst - Manufacturing

The Quality Control Lab Analyst performs a wide variety of laboratory tests on raw materials, in process samples, finished products, chemicals, using different equipment.

Schedule is a Rotating Shift of 7am-530pm and 5pm to 330am, 10 hour shifts, 4 day work week

Pay Range is 18-25/hour based on experience

Requirements

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requests for reasonable accommodations should be directed to the Human Resources Department.

• Conducts Lab testing such as HPLC, FTIR, UV-Vis, pH, GC, etc
• Perform all routine qualitative and quantitative analyses, from simple to very complex
• Examine critically test results, entry data into the company ERP computer system.
• Performs calibrations and standardizations of the Quality Control Laboratory equipment and methods
• Complies with standard laboratory procedures to maintain the efficiency and effectiveness of the laboratory instruments, titrating solutions, reagents, standards
• Maintains the housekeeping of the Quality Control Laboratory
• Participates in and successfully completes all required laboratory training classes
• Understand and comply with all general safety and environmental requirements for the laboratory and additional specific requirements as contained in the standard methods or in special instructions
• Review literature related to the general techniques used in the Quality Control Laboratory
• Learn all of the specific laboratory methods and standard operating procedures outlined by the QC Lab Quality Control Manual
• Work rotating shift schedules, as required
• Typical Shifts are 4, 10 hour shifts per week to include 7am-530pm and 5pm-330am

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY: To be considered for employment you must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer and you will not require employment visa sponsorship now or in the future

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Associates degree in a scientific field is the minimum requirement with at least 1 year previous experience in a related position
• BS degree in a scientific field such as Chemistry is preferred

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Strong oral and written English language skills are required.
• Ability to effectively present information to management, and/ or peers
• The ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• High Level of Math skills is required. These skills are consistent with those required for completion of an Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific field such as: Chemistry or Biology.
• The ability to apply advanced mathematical and statistical concepts
• The ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, and sampling theory.

REASONING ABILITY

• High level of reasoning ability is required. Those consistent with completion of an Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific field, such as: Chemistry or Biology.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• The ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Frequent sitting, reaching, and lifting up to 20 pounds are required. Corrected visual acuity to 20/20 is necessary. Excellent clerical perception is required.
• Be able to smell and detect chemical odors
• Be available for irregular shift hours and frequent call-ins or callbacks
• Be able to wear a respirator as needed

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Typically work in a Laboratory setting but may be assigned more physical duties such as transporting office supplies and equipment.
• Occasional exposure to noise, odors, dusts, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals

Benefits

Available Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx coverage, Life Insurance, Vacation/PTO, and 401k Retirement Plan. 3V is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disabilities, or protected veteran status.

ABOUT 3V SIGMA USA:

3V Sigma is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals with approximately 500 employees and 4 manufacturing facilities located in United States (Georgetown, SC) and in northern Italy (Mozzo, Grassobbio, Porto Marghera).

Our modern and fully equipped R&D department includes Synthesis and Technology facilities, Application testing centers and Analytical and Quality Control laboratories.

Team work is our way of approaching tasks: our chemists, process engineers, mechanical engineers, operation personnel and managers are continuously in collaboration. In this way, we have been able to create a solid and multidisciplinary technical culture which enables us to provide our customers with innovative technical solutions and with high quality, and price competitive products.

Our proprietary technologies and chemistries, customer support, consistent quality and continuous focus on innovation are what differentiates us from our competitors.

Our Mission is to serve industries supplying high quality and highly innovative products and to serve our customers providing unique solutions and outstanding technical support.