Laboratory Technician Opportunity Are you looking for a stable career with clear advancement opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package? Then our Laboratory Technician position is the perfect place to advance your career in the chemical manufacturing industry! In this role, you'll play a critical part in ensuring our products meet both internal and customer specifications. You'll receive hands-on experience and training while working with state-of-the-art equipment and contributing to process improvements. About United Initiators United Initiators is a global leader in the production of peroxide-based initiators and specialty chemicals. We take pride in our quality, safety, and innovation—and in creating a workplace where employees thrive. Learn more at www.united-initiators.com. Here's What You Can Expect:
- Comprehensive Training: Develop expertise in chemical analysis and quality control methodologies, including the use of wet chemical and instrumental techniques.
- Hands-On Experience: Gain practical skills through routine testing and data analysis, contributing to process improvements and compliance with quality standards.
We Offer a Competitive Benefits Package That Includes:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Available on your date of hire to help you stay healthy.
- United Initiators Covers:
- Employee's Basic Life and AD&D Life Insurance coverage
- Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
- Critical Care Insurance (if enrolled in medical)
- Accident Insurance (for all employees, spouses, and dependents enrolled in medical)
- Health Advocate Program
- MotivateMe (Earn up to $200 per year just for taking care of you! I.e., annual physical, dental appt, etc.)
- Registration in a Tobacco Cessation Program (through American Lung Association or Cigna)
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: Start contributing after 90 days and we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar on the first 2%, 50 cents on the dollar for the next 4%. On top of that, we make a 3% annual Safe Harbor contribution and typically provide an additional profit-sharing contribution.
Main Focus:
- Ensures that the products of operations and the material resources to achieve conformity of products meet both our internal specifications and customer specifications in accordance with ISO 9001 and 14001 requirements.
Accountabilities:
- Supports operations by completing in-process and finished product quality testing
- Enables data analysis and process improvement by quality data collection
- Maintains and assures the conformity of laboratory testing equipment
- Performs additional duties to support the quality and regulatory requirements
Responsibilities:
- Conducts chemical analysis on raw material samples, in-process samples, and finished production goods following Quality Control Test methods. Completes day to day routine testing
- Analyze assay composition and impurity levels using various wet chemical and instrumental techniques, including titration, gas chromatography, and infrared spectroscopy
- Analyzes samples for additional required testing including water content, chloride, % tert-butyl hydroperoxide, total acid, pH, color, specific gravity, suspended solids, melting point, flash point, and conductivity
- Performs housekeeping duties throughout the day and prior to leaving shift, including inventorying
- Performs standardization of volumetric solutions, when necessary, and standard calibration for instrumental methods
- Assists the Total Quality Manager with other duties needed to cover absences and increased workload demands
- Prepares routine customer samples for shipment in compliance with DOT regulations
- Collects and records analytical data for process control and improvement
- Participates in activities related to ISO quality certification, including documented recordkeeping, documentation review, and external and internal compliance audits
- Performs quality related calculations for adjustments, cuts, and dilutions for production
- Works efficiently and with regard to all prescribed safety guidelines and rules
- Participate in plant safety and quality improvement programs
- Support ISO 9001, 14001, and Responsible Care Programs
Requirements:
- Professional Training: 2-year associate degree in chemistry or related field or two years of similar laboratory experience working with hazardous chemicals. A Bachelor's degree in chemistry is preferred
- Certifications required: None
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Computer skills are required including general use of Microsoft office and SAP
- The ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment which include safety glasses/goggles, hard hat, lab coat, gloves, safety shoes
- Be able to lift and carry 5-10 lbs on an occasional basis, at times be able to lift 30 lbs
- Other skills needed for this position include the ability to follow documented procedures for testing, data reporting, and safety practices
- Pass employment physical including ability to stand (over 50% of day), overhead reach, walk, push, stoop, climb, crouch, kneel, pull, shovel, hear, talk, see, grasp, sit, and carry
Ready to take the first step? Apply today and embark on a rewarding career!Work Authorization United Initiators will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. Equal Opportunity Employer United Initiators is an Equal Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. Drug-Free Workplace At United Initiators, we are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for all employees. Our policy prohibits the use, possession, or distribution of federally illegal drugs or controlled substances on company premises or during work hours. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.