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Kaneka North America · 2 days ago

QC Lab Technician I

Pasadena, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Kaneka North America is a company focused on quality control in laboratory settings. They are seeking a QC Lab Technician I to perform in-process sample testing, maintain laboratory systems, and ensure compliance with safety and ISO standards.

Health Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Perform in-process sample testing, classification/disposition testing of finished product, and non-routine exploratory analyses through physical testing and instrumental analysis, utilizing the following processes/instrumentation: High Intensity Blending, HDT/Vica, GC, FTIR, XRF

Other typical laboratory instrumentation related to polymer-specific testing (e.g. Viscometer, Particle Size Analyzer, analytical balances, pH)

Assists in performing analytical method validation/qualifications

Perform calibration, maintenance, and verification of laboratory instrumentation deemed QC critical

Maintain QC Laboratory systems in alignment with ISO compliance

Assure proper handling of hazardous materials and hazardous waste generated while performing laboratory activities

Complete all required personnel training, qualification assessments, and safety procedure sign-offs

Sample and data management via computerized systems (i.e. LIMS, instrumentation software suites, etc.)

Track standards and solvents, disposable supplies/consumables, and laboratory equipment

Ensure timely sample testing turnaround

Issue safe work permits for completion of work

Perform investigations into laboratory deviations and OOSs

Perform housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and safe working environment

Qualification

GCFTIRXRFHigh Intensity BlendingHDT/VicaAnalytical method validationLIMSSample managementISO complianceHazardous materials handlingHousekeeping duties

Required