Quality Control Technician

Job Description:

Quality Control Technician (Los Angeles, California)

Huntsman's Advanced Materials Division is now searching for a new Quality Control Technician.

Job Scope:

The Quality Control Technician performs accurate and timely routine testing of lab samples and reporting in accordance with specified technical methods and environmental, health and safety guidelines.

As a Quality Control Technician, you will be responsible but no limited to the following:

• Perform accurate and timely inspections and testing of samples of raw materials, intermediate and finished goods.
• Maintain quality control records, including data entry into notebooks, logs, LIMS / Labworks software and ERP / SAP software.
• Issue timely notifications of nonconforming results as appropriate.
• Maintain retained samples and prevents detrimental exposures and contamination.
• Maintain traceability and retrievability of retained samples.
• Properly replenishes retained samples when running low.
• Maintain lab instrumentation, equipment and tools in safe and good working condition.
• Submit service, calibration or repair work orders when required.
• Be responsible for maintaining adequate inventory of reagents and lab supplies through prompt restocking requests to avoid shutdown.
• Maintain a clean and orderly workplace in accordance with Company requirements.
• Attend and participate in regular meetings.
• Complete periodic quality refresher and environmental health and safety training.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum Associate Degree of Science in Chemistry OR Degree in a related field with hands-on laboratory coursework OR 2+ years of Lab Tech experience.
• Laboratory experience demonstrating proficiency in wet and analytical chemistry, handling strong acids, strong bases, and organic solvents.
• Computer literacy and proficient in MS Office.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Work effectively with other associates.
• Follow EHS policies and procedures.
• Strong work ethic and good attendance.
• Working knowledge of safe lab practices, know-how and skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with industrial adhesives testing preferred but not required.
• Experience with mechanical testing is preferred but not required.
• Proven understanding of day-to-day business activities, reporting and operations.
• Knowledge of SAP and retained samples when running low.
• Interact with other Site Departments (Production, Planning, Inventory Control, Logistics, Customer Service).

Key competencies

• Analytical thinker, decision maker, experienced in problem solving and troubleshooting.
• Team player - Diligent, proactive, observant, detailed, organized, and willing to learn.
• Work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and priority setting in a fast-paced environment.

Scheduled Hours:

• 1st Shift Hours - 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
• 2nd Shift Hours from 1:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Huntsman offers outstanding benefits which start from Day One.

• Competitive healthcare, dental, and vision.
• One additional week of paid time off - on top of vacation.
• 401k - Huntsman automatically contributes 6% of eligible pay, regardless of employee contribution. In addition to the 6% non-discretionary contribution, Huntsman will match $1 for every $1 you contribute up to a maximum match of 4% of eligible pay.

The compensation range reflects the Company's reasonable expectation at the time of posting. We consider a number of business-related factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training.

Huntsman is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation and/or expression or any other characteristic protected by law in every location in which we have facilities national or local.

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