QC Technician

The QC Technician supports Hydrite’s quality and production operations by performing required quality control analysis of incoming, in-process, and outgoing materials. This role provides timely analytical results and technical support to ensure products meet established specifications and all Quality Assurance and Quality Control procedures are followed.

Responsibilities

Perform required quality control analysis of incoming, manufactured, and outgoing materials with authority to make acceptance, production adjustments, or rejection decisions; Responsible for analysis of samples by pH meter, Viscosity meter, Karl Fischer, Refractometer and FTIR; Perform instrument maintenance, calibrations, quality control checks, solutions preparations, and standardization; Maintain records accurately, neatly, legibly, and completely; Perform daily laboratory activities to help meet production requirements; Assure timely response of material acceptance/rejection decisions; Maintain a clean and neat laboratory at all times, clean glassware; Communicate to manager concerns about laboratory practices, operational problems, quality trends, etc.; Perform and complete analysis and projects, as assigned by manager; Promote complete customer satisfaction through quality and service to both external and internal customers; Perform all duties outlined in relevant SOPs and all other duties to be assigned; Report food safety problems to manager or SQF Practitioner upon observation of a known or potential issue; Uphold Hydrite’s Standard of Excellence through a continuous commitment to maintain quality facilities and provide quality products and services to internal and external customers

Requirements

A High School Diploma is required; Good laboratory analytical skills; Able to apply advanced math skills and use involved problem solving; Self-motivated and initiate continuous improvement; Ability to perform multiple tasks; Communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English; Ability to sit, stand, walk, and climb stairs for up to 10 hours per day; Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds; Ability to perform tasks requiring good manual dexterity; Ability to climb ladders as required by job duties; Ability to occasionally turn, twist, stoop, bend, and reach; Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including a hard hat, hairnet, and beard net, if applicable; Ability to comply with GMP production area requirements, including restrictions on exposed jewelry in body piercings; Due to safety concerns, the wearing of contact lenses is prohibited where applicable by site or task requirements; Maintain regular and reliable attendance; Participate in required RCRA, regulatory, health and safety, and process training activities; Uphold Hydrite’s Standard of Excellence through a continuous commitment to maintaining quality facilities and providing quality products and services to internal and external customers

Nice to have

Bachelor's or Associate's degree preferred

Benefits

Up to 10% Retirement Contribution; $600 per Year Wellness Incentive; Two Weeks Starting Paid Time Off; Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible first day of the month following hire date; 401k and profit sharing; medical/dental/vision/life insurance; paid time off; tuition reimbursement; adoption assistance; legal services insurance; scholarship awards for children of employees; summer picnic; community giving events; free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach