Tech III QC Lab

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
 

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.
 

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter
 

QC LAB TECH III

Amelia, Ohio

Reports to Quality Mgr

Position Description

The Quality Control Lab Technician III provides immediate support to Manufacturing through raw material, work-in-process, and finished goods inspection and testing. This position performs testing independently with minimal supervision and serves as a resource to other technicians by assisting with training, troubleshooting, and procedural guidance. The Technician III role contributes to process improvement efforts, supports quality initiatives, and assists in interpreting and communicating test results to support manufacturing operations.

Essential Job Functions

• · Perform tests as specified in the Quality Control Manual and Quality Control Records.
• · Prioritize work based on information supplied by Quality Control leadership and Production Supervisors.
• · Work independently with minimal supervision while managing daily workload and laboratory priorities.
• · Assist with training and onboarding technicians on test methods, equipment operation, laboratory procedures, and database usage.
• · Assist in training new employees in day-to-day laboratory responsibilities.
• · Provide guidance and support to less-experienced technicians as needed.
• · Adhere to and promote all safety rules, regulations, practices, and laboratory safety standards.
• · Create and maintain accurate, complete, and properly documented quality records.
• · Interpret basic testing data and communicate findings, concerns, and trends to supervisors and manufacturing personnel.
• · Support process improvement initiatives and assist with special projects as assigned.
• · Work professionally and collaboratively with laboratory, production, and cross-functional teams.
• · Meet regular and overtime commitments as required.
• · Contribute to procedural accuracy and continuous improvement within the Quality Control function.
• · Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• · High School Diploma or GED.
• · Good communication skills.
• · Strong attention to detail and recordkeeping skills.
• · Basic computer skills.
• · Basic laboratory and quality testing skills.
• · Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• · Ability to interpret test results and communicate findings effectively.
• · Minimum of two (2) years of laboratory, quality, research and development, manufacturing quality, or related technical experience

Preferred Education and Experience:

• · Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• · Industrial laboratory experience.
• · Experience in quality control, testing laboratories, process control, research and development, or manufacturing environments.
• · Experience working with aqueous inks, digital inks, UV dispersions, pigmented dispersions, coatings, or similar products.
• · Experience training or mentoring employees.
• · Demonstrated process improvement and problem-solving skills

BENEFITS

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
 

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.
 

Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Sun Chemical or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed contract on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered property of Sun Chemical and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.