Quality Lab Technician

Company: Huntsman
Location: Ringwood
Posted on: January 20, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description:Quality Lab TechnicianHuntsman's Polyurethane Division is now searching for a new Quality Lab Technician for our plant located in Ringwood, Illinois. In this role you will, controls the release of all raw materials used in making TPU and tests all intermediate and finished product on the site. While on shift, the job holder assists production with on-line quality control. The position works predominantly independent and must have the strength to stop production. The QC Technician should be able to act independently to help solve equipment and procedure problems.As the Quality Lab Technician, you will:

• Safety focus
• Ensure Huntsman customers receive quality products and services they expect
• Perform routine laboratory analysis in accordance with current Huntsman test methods: melt volume ratio, melt index, extrusion quality, hydroxyl determination, moisture, hardness, tensile, abrasion, TMA
• Perform non-standard laboratory analysis as required: Test method development, test method validation, customer requests, retests
• Check and report analysis results as required
• Retesting of retains for complaints, returned products or re-certification samples
• Perform basic preventative maintenance, repair, and calibration of laboratory equipment
• Undertake effective, accurate, and efficient processing of laboratory workload
• Maintain accurate and systematic records in accordance with documented procedures
• Ensure adequate stocks of reagents and consumables
• Perform laboratory housekeeping duties
• Participate in internal and external quality auditsSkills and experiences required:
  • Associates Degree or higher in Chemistry, Science, Process Technology
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in TPU manufacturing, laboratory, or quality control in chemical manufacturing
  • Proficient computer skills including: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
  • SAP experience preferred
  • Excellent communication skills; both oral and written
  • Literate and experienced with ISO9001:2015
  • Ability to work in a high paced collaborative team environment, meet deadlines, and prioritize work
  • Possession of and willingness to spread 'customer-focus' vision
  • Facilitator of change
  • Strong decision-making capabilities
  • Unwavering integrityHuntsman offers unsurpassed opportunities to build a successful future. Our diverse portfolio creates a range of career fields including manufacturing, research and development, technical services, sales and marketing, customer service - and the list goes on.Here, you can make an impact and make a difference. Come join us.Huntsman is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation and/or expression or any other characteristic protected by law in every location in which we have facilities national or local.Please refer to for Company's Data Privacy and Protection information. All unsolicited resumes presented by recruitment agencies are treated as pro bono information or service. Huntsman is aware of a scam involving fraudulent job offers. Huntsman does not makejob offers until after a candidate has submitted a job application and has participated in a face-to-face interview. Please be advised that emails from Huntsman always end in "@huntsman.com" and that any job offer that requires payment or requires you to deposit a check is likely a scam. If you have questions about any open positions at Huntsman, please visit our Careers website at .Additional Locations:

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