Description
The Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician will provide technical and analytical support for the manufacturing process and finished product analysis for LANXESS products at the Elmira facility.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide raw material, in-process and finished goods analysis, and other assignments as the need arises. This includes finished goods, composites, in-process studies, raw material evaluations, and environmental requirements as well as customer assistance.
- Preparing and analyzing samples using:
- GC
- HPLC
- GPC
- FTIR
- CAV (Viscosity)
- Titrations
- Raman Spectrometer
- And other chemical analysis using a wide variety of instrumentation
- Performing wet chemistry analysis
- Maintaining analysis results in lab books, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and SAP systems.
- Assist the plant in troubleshooting and improving production processes.
- Participate in daily, weekly and monthly calibrations and verifications on various lab instruments.
- Participate in the facility’s Safety Program, including Work Area Checklist, PAUSE cards, Near Miss reporting and safety audits.
- Maintain safe, productive, and environmentally acceptable working conditions in the laboratory area and adhere to all plant and laboratory safety rules, policies, and standard operating procedures.
Requirements:
- Minimum Chemical Engineering Technologist; Bachelor of Science in Chemistry preferred.
- Statistical process control and statistical quality control.
- Hands-on experience in a QA/QC laboratory in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Strong communication skills; both orally and written.
- Knowledge of Six Sigma and ISO 9001 is desired.
- Knowledge of instrumentation software and IT desired.
- Must be able to work weekends as outlined in the rotating Quality Assurance schedule.
Who we are:LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 6.1 billion in 2020. The Elmira facility is a state of the art production facility used to manufacture synthetic lubricants and additives for lubricants, plastics and rubber. In addition to the main production facilities we have a comprehensive wastewater treatment system that is used to treat all of the process wastewater that is generated on site, and a groundwater treatment system to remove historic contaminants prior to discharge. The Elmira site is also home to a pilot plant, which is used by our scientists and engineers to develop and test new products and production processes. LANXESS is listed in the leading sustainability indices Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World and Europe) and FTSE4Good.
What we do:Manufacture Lubricant and Specialty Additives. Our products are used to keep machinery running smoothly in food processing, manufacturing, marine, power generation and many other industries. Our Specialty Additives and lubricants are used in automotive, marine and aviation oils, transmission fluids and fuels to enhance performance and extend engine life.
Why join our team:
- Join a great team of people
- Fully employer paid benefits — including health, dental, life insurance, AD&D and disability insurance
- Physical Fitness Reimbursement
- Retirement Savings Programs
- Vacation and Floater days
- Employee recognition program
LANXESS Canada is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation with respect to the recruitment and selection process, or with respect to the performance of the job, accommodation is available in accordance with the Company’s policies.