Job Description
Job Description
Title: QC Lab Analyst
Location: Fayetteville, NC
Who we are:
Voted one of the Nation's Best and Brightest Companies to Work for, Kuraray America, Inc. (KAI) is a global leader in specialty chemical, fiber, and resin production. With top-of-the-line research and production facilities and a vast network of supplies from around the world, Kuraray leads the industry in specialty dental, fiber, resin, and elastomer products. Kuraray America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kuraray Company, Ltd. Based in Tokyo, Japan. Kuraray has operations in 31 countries and employs more than 11,000 employees, including over 800 in the United States.
Why Kuraray:
Kuraray is building a better tomorrow, today. Our team members are dedicated to expanding our business with committed professionals who share essential values such as integrity, excellence, teamwork, and accountability.
As a part of Kuraray America, Inc., our team shares the advantages of working for the leader in specialty chemicals, resins, and fibers. Our international presence and resources allow us to be a world-leading innovator in the industries we service. Yet, despite our size, our people are more than just a number. As a new team member, you can expect to earn responsibility quickly. Our commitment to our people is visible in our comprehensive benefits package. As a Kuraray team member, you will have the opportunity to enjoy competitive salaries and benefits, incentive opportunities, and an excellent work environment.
Position Summary:
The QC Laboratory Analyst provides analytical support to the Production Department via the testing of both process and final product samples and ensures that all sample analyses adhere to strict standard operating and calibration procedures used in the laboratory.
Responsibilities:
- Run samples received from the Operating areas according to SOPs and communicate with area, from which any sample was received, on any test that is not within SOC's, to help area minimize quantity of product out of SOC's.
- Operate analytical equipment for process control analysis. Troubleshoot equipment operations and analyses when data is suspect.
- Operate gas chromatography, FTIR, HPLC, and mass spectrometer equipment for assay and trace analysis components as well as wet chemistry titrations.
- Enter samples and data into the LIMS system and retrieve data as required.
- Maintain daily equipment checks and repairs. Make sure equipment is working properly;
- Maintain lab parts/supplies inventory.
- Perform and maintain all laboratory equipment routine standard calibrations. Work with vendors to perform required equipment calibrations.
- Keep lab equipment properly organized (5S).
- Keep utilization of analytical metrics (KPIs) up to date and visible
- Monitor Standard sample rolls when placed in service for use in lab
- Check for missing results and samples
- Check for non-standard results, make sure we get isolation samples and rechecks
- Maintain and review Lab procedures and forms as needed
- Monitor monthly inventory list for Shear Glass and Pummel Glass
- Maintain the inventory of reagents, chemicals and supplies used in lab
- Create purchase requisitions for all lab supplies
- Perform backup as needed for other team members
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Possess a mechanical aptitude.
- Must be willing and able to work a 12-hour rotating shift including some weekends and holidays.
- Must be willing and able to frequently lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with chemicals following stringent safety protocols and procedures
- Experience working with gas chromatography, FTIR, HPLC, and mass spectrometer equipment
- Minimum of 2 years prior work experience in a lab environment
Competencies:
- Customer Focus
- Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Business Insight
- Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals.
- Cultivates Innovation
- Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
- Action Oriented
- Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
- Ensures Accountability
- Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
- Drives Results
- Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstance
- Collaborates
- Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Values Difference
- Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization
- Communicates Effectively
- Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- Courage
- Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.
- Instills Trust
- Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Situational Adaptability
- Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
We offer a competitive compensation package that includes base pay and an annual incentive. This program is designed to reward individual performance and align overall rewards with corporate and team performance.
Our employees benefit from a robust healthcare package that includes wellness reimbursements, along with generous perks such as three weeks of paid time off, ten company holidays, paid parental leave, education reimbursement, and a matching 401k plan, among other offerings.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.
Learn more at kuraray.us.com/careers/
Kuraray America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/disability/protected veteran status
No third-party candidates accepted.
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