Quality- Lab Technician Quality Control

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS All employees are legally responsible for their own health and safety as well as those who may be affected by their acts or omissions.They are also legally required to co-operate in health and safety matters as directed by their employer.This position is responsible for testing production batches according to specific written testing methods and identifying issues of both in-spec and out-of-spec data - runs routine or standard tests, such as weight, volume, density, viscosity, colorMay also perform basic calculations on test results to determine if product is within proper boundaries; notifies supervisors when required.The lab technician will interpret results and historical data to ensure the product meets or exceeds the customers' requirements for quality as well as provide instructions to production personnel regarding adjustments to batches as needed.Enter all test results into computer system.Generate appropriate paperwork as needed per the customer specifications.Produce and send customer samples as required.Follows all standard technical procedures and exercises good judgment and initiatives.Utilizes appropriate computer systems to ensure effective testing of products.Supports the ISO Management Systems and Safety Systems.Cleans, maintains and calibrates standard equipment and maintains a clean and safe working environment.May assist in training of other Lab Tech's as needed.Performs other duties as assignedPOSITION REQUIREMENTS FORMAL EDUCATION:Educated to High School level or equivalentPrevious lab experience preferred Experience in a manufacturing environment Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry of a related field preferredKNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:Performing mathematical calculationsFollowing instructions and test stepsAbility to learn mixture formulas, techniques, and standardsCompleting forms and documentationPC skills; Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); and other applicable applicationsCommunicating with co-workers to provide and receive direction.Ability to work independently as well as in a team; Communicate effectively; must be able to adapt to change***Please be aware that you can apply for any internal job offer after minimum one year in current role having previously informed your manager.Please read the guidelines before handing in your applicationAll internal employees when applying for a role are required to upload their updated and their last 2 appraisals (which can be retrieved from HR Cloud).