LAB TECHNICIAN

Job Description

Stepan Pasadena is hiring a Laboratory Technician to analyze and approve incoming raw materials, in process samples, production batches, and outgoing shipments following standard quality control and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine chemical and physical analysis of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products per ISO 9001 and Stepan Quality Management System, draw conclusions based upon results, and provide product adjustments as needed.
• Troubleshoot analyses and equipment, document & communicate findings to supervision, contacts, and work with outside sources to correct per ISO 9001.
• Solutions and reagents preparation and standardization. Housekeeping functions including disposal of samples & broken glass containers.
• Ensure to keep 5 S and Safety in the laboratory.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records of experimental data, procedures, results, equipment maintenance, and calibration in laboratory logbooks, spreadsheets, SAP, MiniTab, and certificates of analysis, etc. as needed.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring proper calibration and functionality.
• Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines while handling chemicals and operating lab equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to quality and production.
• Support environmental, Health and Safety programs, policies and regulations.
• Hourly position working business hours the first 5 months changing to 12-hour rotational shifts according to manufacturing needs
• Some weekends and holidays work are required.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Responsible for participating in additional training including regulatory and safety training as required to support quality and EH&S objectives.
• Actively participate in safety/Quality/waste programs, and attend safety meetings and shift meetings.
• Participate in departmental and continuous improvement workgroups; contribute ideas and suggestions for improving department infrastructure and work processes.
• Daily production meeting and batch record review per ISO 9001 
• Perform round robin study, sample (packing, labeling, shipment), other miscellaneous job-related duties and projects as required

Qualifications

• Proficiency in operating and maintaining Gas Chromatography (GC) instruments.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on experience in a laboratory setting, specifically with gas chromatography techniques.
• Experience with other laboratory instruments like FTIR, NIR, Titrators and Lab condensers.
• Experience with analytical chemical methods like Acid Value, Hydroxyl Value, 1, 4-Dioxane, Amine Value, Total ester, Water content, etc.
• Experience in lab analytical chemistry and Good Laboratory Practices..
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (e.g. Words, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Well organized with a focus on managing multiple tasks, safety conscious, responsible and reliable
• Able to work 12 hour rotating shifts on both weekends and holiday.
• Must understand chemical laboratory operations.
• Must be able to analyze data results to make decisions and propose improvements.

Education

• High School Diploma with relevant experience
• BS degree in Chemistry