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Spring Valley

Lab Technician

Hatfield, MA · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Our Hatfield, MA plant is eagerly seeking a Lab Technician to join our team! Responsibilities ... Inform site managers of any product integrity issues. · Maintain SPC charting of polymer coated ...

Fitesa Simpsonville, Inc.

Lab Technician

High Point, NC · On-site

$17 - $22.50/hr

Demonstrated familiarity with manufacturing processes or equipment preferably of polymer industry ... Communicate with off and on-coming lab technician to ensure proper handoff * Complete Special ...

Fitesa Simpsonville Inc

Lab Technician

High Point, NC · On-site

$17 - $22.50/hr

Lab technicians work with laboratory equipment to analyze samples or substances, they conduct tests ... Demonstrated familiarity with manufacturing processes or equipment preferably of polymer industry

Fitesa Simpsonville Inc.

Lab Technician

High Point, NC · On-site

$17 - $22.50/hr

The Lab Technician supports laboratory-based scientific investigations by carrying out routine ... Demonstrated familiarity with manufacturing processes or equipment preferably of polymer industry

AA2IT

Lab Technician

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$18.50 - $24.75/hr

Lab Technician Pay Rate: 23.00 /HR on W2 Location: 11501 Steele Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28273 ... Experience: • Polymer synthesis, viscometers, particle size analyzers, rheometers, and other ...

AA2IT

Lab Technician

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$18.50 - $24.75/hr

Lab Technician Pay Rate: 23.00 /HR on W2 Location: 11501 Steele Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28273 ... Experience: • Polymer synthesis, viscometers, particle size analyzers, rheometers, and other ...

Star Plastics

Lab Technician I

Ravenswood, WV

$21 - $22/hr

Lab Technician I Location: Ravenswood, WV 26164 Department: Laboratory Shift: 12- Hour Rotating ... tolling polymer services. Summary This position performs various tests, compares product to ...

Star Plastics, LLC

Lab Technician I

Ravenswood, WV · On-site

$17 - $22.75/hr

Lab Technician I Location: Ravenswood, WV 26164 Department: Laboratory Shift: 12- Hour Rotating ... tolling polymer services. Summary This position performs various tests, compares product to ...

Southern Miss

Research Lab Technician

Hattiesburg, MS · On-site

Research Lab Technician The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications ... Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports ...

Southern Miss

Research Lab Technician

Hattiesburg, MS · On-site

Research Lab Technician The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications ... Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports ...

Wacker Chemie AG

Lab Technician - 3rd Shift

North Canton, OH · On-site

$17 - $22.50/hr

Lab Technician - 3rd Shift Job Location (Short): North Canton, OH, USA, 44720 Posting Start Date: 8 ... Experience working in a chemical, materials, polymer, or manufacturing environment is beneficial.

PIP Global

Senior Polymer Chemist

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

Mentor junior chemists and lab technicians * Interface with suppliers to evaluate new raw materials ... D. in Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field, with deep experience in elastomer ...

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Lab Technician

Spring Valley

Hatfield, MA • On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Description:


Spring Valley began on a small family farm in Jackson, WI in 1961 and has grown into a leading manufacturer of fertilizers and ice melter products. From our 8 blending locations and multiple shipping locations, we serve a wide variety of customer markets including distributors, co-ops, and retailers throughout the United States and internationally. Spring Valley became a part of the Interoceanic (IOC) family of companies in 2022. Our company continues to grow and expand, which presents many new opportunities. Our Hatfield, MA plant is eagerly seeking a Lab Technician to join our team!


Responsibilities include:

· Supervise and direct lab personnel as needed.

· Training of laboratory technicians in the methodologies pertaining to GC and LC pesticide analysis, physical analysis of raw materials (sieve analysis) and produced polymer coated urea (leeching analysis and product integrity testing).

· Oversee routine daily testing of finished products and raw materials . Ensure compliance with COA’s for raw materials. Pass/reject raw materials as necessary.

· Prepare and update SOP’s for new instruments, equipment and testing.

· Manage solvents generated during finished good testing, handling of hazardous waste during generation, and storage.

· Perform and supervise routine preventative maintenance on analytical instrumentation and troubleshoot equipment issues.

· Assist in investigating and documenting any customer complaints regarding product performance issues.

· Review and maintain Analytical Control Product databases.

· Evaluate integrity of product from new vendors for use in blending process.

· Review and maintain raw material size characteristic documentation and databases.

· Data analysis for validation of manufacturing process. Inform site managers of any product integrity issues.

· Maintain SPC charting of polymer coated urea product performance.

· Scheduling laboratory technicians to ensure facilities are adequately staffed.

· Perform periodic quality audits as directed by Corporate Quality Manager.

· Keep site compliant with all Company quality programs, polices, procedures including maintaining records.

Pay & Perks:

  • $45,000 - $55,000 annual pay based on experience.
  • Paid Holidays and PTO upon hire
  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance available after 30 days
  • Company provided Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Company provided Life Insurance. Additional Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees and their dependents also available.
  • 401k with Company match available after 60 days
  • Vacation days awarded after 120 day introductory period.

Requirements:

Successful team members will have:

· Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science, Microbiology, Plant Science or related field

· 1-3 years lab supervisory experience

· Strong communication skills

· Working knowledge of all lab testing equipment

· Ability to interpret data and necessary process improvement recommendations

· Spreadsheet (Excel) and Database software (Access) required