Senior Quality Control Technician

Annual Wage Range: $66,148.80  - $90,954.60 
Other Compensation:  Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses 
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Final salary and compensation will be based on several factors including candidate qualifications and experience, geographical location, market, and business considerations.

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

Job Description

We’re hiring a Senior Quality Control (QC) Technician for our Baton Rouge, LA site who will report to the QC Supervisor. You will be  responsible for performing laboratory work in testing a variety of products and recording/reporting results.

This position requires the ability to work 12 hour rotating shifts to include day, night, weekends and holidays.

 

 

Responsibilities

• Performs chemical and/or physical analyses or scientific tests using both routine and special techniques in compliance with all safety standards
• Analyzes and processes laboratory samples
• Records results of tests, organizes data, performs basic computations, and prepares reports and analyses using standard procedures and guidelines
• Provide technical support to Manufacturing and R&D organizations as needed
• Active participation in required local safety program, along with the ability to work safely and maintain a clean and orderly lab environment. 
• Operates, maintains and repairs laboratory test equipment, apparatus, systems and supplies

Physical Requirements and Environment

• Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a laboratory environment with highly hazardous materials
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
• Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator

Required Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Chemistry or other science related field
• 4+ years’ experience working in a lab setting to include
• analytical or scientific methods operations knowledge
• Proficient with operation of typical computer controlled laboratory instrumentation
• Demonstrated the adherence of keeping written and/or electronic records
• Knowledge of chemistry
• Familiarity with computer programs such as MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills 
• Ability to comply with all applicable regulatory requirements
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and be an effective team member 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing lab environment 
• Experience with NMR and ICP 

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability 
• Grace Wellness Program
• Flexible Workplace 
• Retirement Plans  
• 401(k) Company Match – Dollar to dollar up to the first 6%
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Parental Leave