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Salary: $21.80 - $22.60 per hour

BYK Additives and Instruments is one of the world's leading suppliers in the field of additives and measuring instruments. Around the world, the additives of BYK ensure that coatings and plastics precisely obtain the desired properties and the correct quality.

We're looking for a highly motivated, experienced QC Lab Technician to join our production team!

• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefit plans eligible to enroll within 30 days of hire
• Annual Merit increases, Bonuses, and 401K Discretionary company match up to 5%!
• Opportunity for advancement and training opportunities for all employees.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the timely sampling and analysis of raw materials and for timely analysis of finished goods; documenting results of analysis on Laboratory records and computer mainframe.
• Operates all Laboratory equipment.
• Keeps Quality control Supervisor informed of any problems.
• Maintains a clean Lab
• Disposes of old samples in the correct manner.
• Maintains Laboratory in Regulatory Compliance under direction of Laboratory Supervisor.
• Must successfully complete RCRA training according to job function and the regulations.
• Must successfully complete DOT Awareness training.
• Participates in emergency response as defined in the program and training capability
• Handles hazardous waste according to procedure.
• Follows emergency response procedures.
• Ability to work within ISO requirements
• Familiarity with BYK QC lab operation and information flow
• Ability to exercise some product QC judgment and to recognize QC problems
• Ability to operate titrators and, under direction, perform simple titration parameter changes

Qualifications:

• High School diploma and experience in production or laboratory operations, or other applicable experience or education
• Basic Math and data entry skills
• Some familiarity with BYK chemical operations
• Demonstrated good communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to follow directions
• Demonstrated initiative
• Demonstrated self motivation
• Demonstrated willingness to work all shifts and occasional overtime as required

Knowledge and Skills:

• Data entry skills
• Operate and perform normal maintenance on all QC lab equipment
• Capability to interpret sample data
• Communicate effectively
• Demonstrate ability to follow directions
• Ability to apply knowledge of QC analytical methods. To assist in solving quality control and plant quality problems
• Computer-literate
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment
• Knowledge of BYK products from QC point of view
• Some familiarity with BYK chemical operations
• Basic math

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental Vision- Participation within the first 30 days of employment
• Company paid Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Competitive Bonus Potential
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) with employer match
• PTO

In the ALTANA Group, you will work in a unique culture of innovation where the utmost importance is attached to promoting individual ideas and abilities as well as open, trusting interaction. ALTANA AG and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Overtime

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work 7pm-7:30 am?
• Do you have experience working as QC in the Manufacturing Industry?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Wallingford, CT 06492 (Required)

Work Location: In person