Quality Control Lab Technician
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If you are passionate about delivering excellence, and think you are a great fit with our organization, we'd love to hear from you. To apply for any of our openings, click on the desired position and complete your application online.For any jobs listed below without a specific city and/or state, they are considered REMOTE opportunities.If you do not see a position that fits your particular skill set, please click here to apply for GENERAL CONSIDERATION.Balchem Corporation, and its subsidiaries, offers a competitive salary and benefits package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Perform chemical and physical testing on raw materials, in-process and encapsulated finished products to determine adherence to prescribed specifications. Prepare laboratory reagents and clean analytical glassware. Maintain accurate record of all analyses performed, documenting test results in laboratory notebooks and/or electronically. Keep work area and equipment safe, clean and in good working order.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Analyzes incoming raw materials, in process and finished products in accordance with procedures - acid base or redox titrations, particle size analyzers, pH values, etc.Records all results in laboratory notebook and/or electronic files following the appropriate procedures.Report, investigate and record non-conforming materials results to manager in a timely manner; notify appropriate plant personnel of current production material failing its specification OR outside its prescribed action limits/target values.Prepares and standardize laboratory reagents according to written procedures.Ensure that all analytical glassware is clean; maintain and calibrate laboratory instruments as needed. Instruments include, but not limited to, balances, auto titrators, pH meters, and microscopes.Collect and prepare samples for submission to outside laboratories utilizing the appropriate chain-of-custody and shipping requirements.Follows all safety policies and procedures including use of safety equipment (PPE) and equipment safeguards.Participates in plant daily inspections and in plant process and internal audits.Participates in proficiency testing to demonstrate the accuracy and reproducibility of data being reported from the QC laboratory.Support efforts regarding continuous improvement  by being an active participant on various site teams or initiatives.Performs other investigations/duties under the direction of the Quality Manager.QUALIFICATIONS:AAS degree in chemistry with a minimum of one-year experience in analytical chemistry; or at least three years of experience in an analytical laboratory or related process laboratory; or bachelor's degree in chemistry.Demonstrated ability to understand and organize technical data for communications and analysis. Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and possess good interpersonal skills.WORKING CONDITIONS:Lab work involves standing, walking, and repetitive motion with occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.Operates various laboratory equipment such as burettes, balances and microscopes etc.Work with various analytical chemicals and chemical ingredients.Works inside a laboratory, subject to fumes, odors, gases; MSDS describes hazardous materials.Salary Range: $20 - $24Balchem is committed to a workplace culture that values and promotes diversity, inclusion, equal employment opportunities, and a work environment free of harassment and hostility.#J-18808-Ljbffr