Quality Lab Technician

Shape the Future with Us. At Lubrizol, we’re bringing to life the chemistry behind clean water, efficient transportation, reliable infrastructure, critical medicines, and the products people rely on every day through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion.   As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact - on your career, your community, and the world around you.

 

Job Type: Full-Time / On-Site

Schedule:  Swinging 12 hour shifts of night and day.

 

How You’ll Make an Impact

The Quality Technician conduct all Quality Controll Lab activities, including sample analysis, recording/storing data, and the operation & maintenance of laboratory equipment. This role supports the manufacturing process, ensures customer requests are met, and manages all analytical responsibilities within the Standard Work Process (SWP) and Management System.

• Safety & Compliance: Observe and follow all safety rules, working in a conscientious manner. Accountable to conform and comply with all HSES policies and procedures and ensure the safe disposal of all chemicals.
• Analytical Testing: Analyze raw material, in-process material, finished material, shipment, and miscellaneous samples using proficient duties and required accuracy. Ability to operate wet titration methods, pH, color, specific gravity, and moisture.
• Customer Service: Provide internal and external customers with high-level responsiveness and communicate results between departments in a timely manner.
• Quality Oversight: Evaluate and determine quality approvals of raw materials and manufacturing batches/shipments. Review and approve laboratory results as needed.
• Documentation: Document all data in laboratory notebooks, SAP, and LIMS as business needs dictate.
• Technical Operations: Perform all test methods without supervision within precision and accuracy. Prepare all solutions needed for testing and perform daily laboratory maintenance.
• Investigations & Troubleshooting: Provide support for troubleshooting batches with quality issues, including the self-evaluation of OOS results. Perform testing for customer complaints, discrepancies, and laboratory investigations.
• Process Improvement: Assist in writing SWPs, SOPs, methods, protocols, and reports. Participate in simple problem solving to improve daily work.
• Equipment Support: Assist in the qualifications and validations of instruments and test methods, as well as basic preventative maintenance.
• Training: Oversee the training of new employees in basic laboratory skills and functions.
• Work Environment: Maintain a clean and organized work environment and perform any other duties assigned.

 

Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited organization.
• Two years’ experience in a QC/QA lab within a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Must be self-motivated, work with little supervision, and possess a collaborative approach.
• Excellent math and reading skills with familiarity in various wet chemistry methods.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written.

 

 

Your Work Environment
At Lubrizol, we’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work—whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include:

• Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods
• Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided
• Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment
• Occasional lifting or movement of materials
• Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards

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