Job Description

Job Summary

This position, under the close supervision of a manager or in collaboration with a senior-level Chemist, is responsible for performing laboratory tests designed to evaluate the quality and consistency of finished products, intermediates, and raw materials, as well as the condition and continued usability of used fluids obtained from customer processes. The role supports the quality program by validating the integrity of incoming and outgoing goods and services.

Job Description

Schedule 2-2-3 (12 hour shift) 6p-630a

• Utilizes documented methods to test raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods against established specifications.
• Communicates findings of non-conforming materials or products to appropriate business partners.
• Applies sound judgment in interpreting test observations and resulting data.
• Accurately, clearly, and promptly records and reports results in accordance with specified guidelines and standard operating procedures.
• Recommends corrective actions as needed.
• Calibrates measuring equipment according to schedule and maintains laboratory equipment, glassware, and workspaces in a clean, organized, and functional condition.
• Participates in root cause investigations and assists in adjusting out-of-specification batches.
• Adheres to all safety, health, and environmental standards and properly disposes of laboratory waste.
• Proactively identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborates with Regional Development and/or the Analytical Lab to implement new or enhanced test procedures.
• Demonstrates initiative in troubleshooting equipment and procedures, and recommends changes to improve outcomes.
• Follows all ISO quality and environmental standards as outlined in procedural manuals.
• May be responsible for coaching or directing the work of QC Technician I in all areas of responsibility.

Education, Experience, Skills & Competencies:

• High School diploma/GED equivalent required.
• B.S. in Hard Science Degrees: Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Microbiology or related science preferred.
• Minimum 3 years related experience required.
• Must possess the ability to work in a fast pace environment, to work at different projects at the same time, and to think analytically.
• Good prioritization and communication skills (oral and writing).

Work Environment

Works in a manufacturing environment and may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles and some hazardous or caustic chemicals. The associate may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, potential risk of electrical shock, trip and slip hazards.

Physical Demands

• Will be required to perform these functions:
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds
• May be required to stand for long periods and walk moderate distances daily
• Routinely required to reach with hands and arms.
• May be required to sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch.

What's in it for you?

• $1,500 Sign on Bonus
• Company Provided Uniforms
• Competitive bi-weekly pay
• Night shift schedule: 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM
• $3/per hour shift differential payment
• Generous paid time off.
• 401 (k) employer match.
• Health care, dental and vision benefits.
• Employees can receive up to a $1,000 bonus by referring a friend to join the company.
• Safety is a top priority at Quaker Houghton.
• Tuition Reimbursement

Quaker Houghton is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. Quaker Houghton provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. Quaker Houghton does not discriminate against any candidate for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, veteran’s status, physical/mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by U.S federal, state, and/or local employment law. Furthermore, Quaker Houghton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with physical and/or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who need assistance applying for a position may email OneHR@quakerhoughton.com

About Us

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its associates and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

What's in it for you

• Competitive pay programs with excellent career growth trajectory
• Paid time off for volunteerism
• Dress for your day; how you dress is determined by what your day may bring
• Opportunity to participate in comprehensive benefit options including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Parental Leave, Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and Savings Plan
• Work for a global leader in the industrial process fluids industry

Quaker Houghton provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. Quaker Houghton does not discriminate against any candidate for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, veteran’s status, physical/mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by U.S federal, state, and/or local employment law. Furthermore, Quaker Houghton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with physical and/or mental disabilities.