QC Laboratory Technician

Job Purpose: Perform routine laboratory testing to support product quality, customer applications, and research & development initiatives within the Ion Exchange segment at our Newark, NJ location. This position will have a specific focus on Ion Exchange and resin technologies being utilized in the treatment/purification of a broad range of applications, including condensate polishing.

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform all analytical QC testing on raw materials, finished products, specialty & routine raw material bead, Gravex and powdered testing as assigned.

• Keep Accurate and Retrievable Records of Material Analyzed in the QC Lab

• Perform QC testing and prepare certificates of analysis (COA)/conformance (COC) and origin (COO) for Ion exchange products.

• Ensure that results are available when needed for processing or shipment.

• Prepare products labels as assigned.

• Complete contract review forms (CRFs) for all orders.

• Provide Analytical Support for Laboratory Instrumentation

• Develop or update operating procedures for instruments and recommend improvements to instrument operation and any other test methods to facilitate simpler operation or improvement reliability of results as needed.

• Develop Knowledge and Understanding of Graver’s Product Lines in the Customers’ Applications

• Develop Complete Understanding of the Chempax QC Module

• Assist in the Development and Documentation of New Test Methods and Test Method Updates

• Provide Instrument and Method Training, and Guidance to Laboratory Staff

• Maintain Laboratory Equipment and Facilities in a Neat, Clean, Orderly and Professional Condition on a Daily Basis

• Work cooperatively with team members, associates and manager.

• Positively implement company policies, demonstrate good work ethics.

Qualifications and Skills:

• A bachelor’s degree in Chemistry (preferred) or other related sciences with 0-5 years of experience working in a laboratory environment

OR

• An Associate’s degree in Chemistry or other related sciences with 3-10 years of experience working in a laboratory environment

OR

• A high school education (or equivalent) with 10-15 years working in a laboratory environment

• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite

• Knowledge of workplace safety and ability to follow safety procedures as required

• Good understanding of mathematics

• Physical ability to do lifting and other work as required

• Knowledge of analytical equipment such as UV-Vis spectrophotometer, surface area analyzer, and particle size analyzer a plus

• Ability to be part of a small cohesive team

• Knowledge of work place safety and ability to follow safety procedures required

• Self-driven, results oriented