QC Technician

**Summary:** This position performs testing and data collection on incoming raw materials and all finished products to ensure that they meet the required specifications before being released into the packaging department. **Primary Duties:** - Perform tests on every batch produced. Ensure that they are performed in a timely fashion, and as efficiently as possible. - Keep Q.C. data in the computer and log book. - Use ONLY approved good quality products for packaging, and dispose of all non-conforming materials accordingly. - Re-test all returned product and other materials, and notify appropriate personnel at the earliest possible time. - Maintain all laboratory testing apparatus. Periodic check for function and calibration. - Contact repair person for any equipment service or send to manufacturer, whichever applies. - Assist QC manager and department supervisors in root cause analysis and resolution of quality failures. - Assist QC manager in determining pre-production raw material adjustments to keep products in specification. **Non-Essential Duties:** - Keep all batch retains in systematic order. - Close all production tickets in IFS. - Issue Certificate of Analysis to customers. - Prepare monthly Quality Summary Reports. - Clean all tools, materials used for testing. - Assist R & D with developmental products and other special projects. - Perform in-coming Quality Control as necessary. - Assist in production as work scheduling allows. - Perform miscellaneous duties as requested by supervisor - Unloading of raw materials from railcars **Experience:** - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience - Minimum of one (2) year related chemical lab experience - Or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job.