Lingo Staffing is now hiring a Quality Lab Technician in Covington, VA. Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00a - 4:30p Pay: $19-$21 / hour, DOE Perform chemical and physical testing on raw materials, in-process and encapsulated finished products to determine adherence to prescribed specifications. Prepare laboratory reagents and clean analytical glassware. Order and maintain chemicals and supplies that are necessary to ensure efficient operation of the QC laboratory. Job Duties:
Analyze incoming raw materials, comparing results with supplier’s CoA to ascertain conformance against Balchem’s purchase specifications.
Issue the appropriate labels to material handlers that reflect the QC status of material (approved, quarantined or rejected)
Properly document data
Analyze WIPs and finished products for activity, release and particle size using acid - base or redox titrations, particle size analyzers, gravimetric analysis, melt point, color comparison, etc.
Record all results in laboratory notebook and/or electronic files following the appropriate SOPs; Compare results against Balchem’s release specifications to determine compliance
Prepare and standardize laboratory reagents according to written procedures.
Ensure that all analytical glassware is clean and defect-free and that all equipment is calibrated and maintained as prescribed prior to use.
On a routine bases, verify that all metal detection equipment installed on the manufacturing lines is operational and capable of meeting sensitivity requirements.
Performs other investigations/duties under the direction of the Quality Manager
Follows all safety and environmental policies and procedures including use of safety equipment (PPE), equipment safeguards, and disposal of hazardous waste.
Requirements:
AAS degree in chemistry with a minimum of one-year experience in analytical chemistry, and at least three years of experience in an analytical laboratory or related process laboratory preferred.
We are looking for candidates who have held the job title: Analytical Chemist, Laboratory Technician, Quality Lab Tech INDROA
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