TY-Quality Control Technician I - Now Hiring

Hourly Wage:$27.70
Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

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

Grace is seeking a Quality Control Technician to join our Operations team! This role reports to the Quality Manager and is at our Tyrone, PA manufacturing facility.

All employees at Grace have environmental, health and safety (EHS) roles and responsibilities and are accountable for achieving compliance with our EHS Policy. The QC Technician will be required to work a rotating shift schedule, and work overtime and holidays as production demands dictate. Employee must successfully complete all applicable assessments and plant training requirements.

The QC Technician exists to analyze raw materials and plant samples on a timely basis and report those results to production. This position also occasionally performs equipment maintenance on analytical instruments.

The successful candidate will have good analytical chemistry and math skills and some mechanical aptitude for instrument repair.

Responsibilities

Perform analytical tests to determine quality, purity etc.

Analyze data obtained form testing and document according to standard policy and procedures.

May troubleshoot existing or potential problems with equipment, chemicals and processes or notify the proper person.

Dispose of waste (chemicals and solids) produced in the lab according to policy and procedures and legal regulations.

Adhere to all plant policies and rules on safety, fire protection, good housekeeping, operating practices and personal conduct. Ensure that all equipment is operated safety and that work areas and equipment are kept clean and orderly.

Physical Requirements and Environment

• Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a laboratory environment with highly hazardous materials
• 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

Bachelors degree in science related field

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a manufacturing environment

Experience working a rotating shfit schedule

Experience with basic lab equipment, such as autotitration instrumentation and gas and liquid chromatography systems.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Grace Wellness Program
• Flexible Workplace
• Retirement Plans
• 401(k) Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Donation Match Program
• U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Other Compensation

Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.