What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Lab Technician position at Innophos?
Innophos is recruiting for a Quality Control Laboratory Technician at our Geismar, Louisiana chemical plant. The Lab Tech position is responsible for performing all raw material, in-process, and finished product testing for products produced at the Geismar plant. Responsibilities include but are not limited to performing daily calibration checks, running references, evaluating the validity of the data, entering data into log books and LIMS software programs, and preparing CoA’s for bulk shipments.
\n- Performing daily calibration checks
- Running references
- Entering data into log books, LIMS software programs
- Prepare and release CoA's for bulk shipments
- Catch samples at various sites throughout the plant
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline preferred
- Prior QC experience beneficial
- Ability to comprehend and accurately perform analytical methods
- Possess a fundamental understanding of mathematics and understand the nature of analytical calculations
- Must be computer literate with the ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and LIMS software
- Safely handle corrosive and toxic chemicals
- Safely work alone when necessary
- Complete assignments in a timely fashion
- Maintain a clean work area
- Visually make color comparisons and identify the presence of foreign materials
- Interact professionally with supervisors/production employees in busy lab environment
- Use good documentation skills/organizational skills to record lab results
- Must have a good attendance record
- Must be able to work rotating shift schedule, weekends, holidays, and vacation relief
- Ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices including the proper wearing of clean protective clothing, following personal hygiene standards, and adherence to food/drink/tobacco restrictions
- Beginning the first of the month following permanent hire benefits are available
- Annual incentive bonus (based on site and company performance). Bonus ranges from 0-5% of eligible annual earnings.
- 10 paid holidays
- Vacation Time
- 401k match up to 5%
- Medical & Dental benefits
- Health care & Dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance (1X annual salary)
- Short Term Disability insurance
- Long Term Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Paid Parental Leave (20 Days)
- Adoption reimbursement program
- Educational assistance program
- Discounts on travel and entertainment
About Innophos
Innophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far-reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, nutrition and industrial markets. We leverage our expertise in the science and technology of blending and formulating phosphate, mineral and botanical based ingredients for our customers.
Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success. We are driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity and collaboration.
Headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, Innophos has manufacturing operations across the United States, in Canada, Mexico and China and sells into over 70 countries.
Innophos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Innophos is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process.
Salary : $22 - $27
