Quality Technician

Description

Primary duties include testing raw materials, in‑process control samples, and final products, applying analytical controls to verify identity and quality, and ensuring equipment cleaning specifications prevent cross‑contamination. Results are communicated to production and process engineers, and the laboratory iLIMS system is used for sample tracking, instrument calibration, and stability testing.

Secondary responsibilities involve supporting process development, troubleshooting, analytical method development, handling environmental samples, and assisting quality‑system activities. Additional tasks include maintaining GMP documentation, calibrating analytical instruments, performing non‑routine testing for CAPA investigations, managing raw material and product retention, supplying the laboratory, and overseeing waste disposal and chemical‑hygiene compliance.

• Test raw materials, in‑process samples, and finished products.
• Apply analytical controls to verify identity and quality.
• Ensure equipment cleaning specifications to avoid cross‑contamination.
• Record and communicate results to production and process engineers.
• Use iLIMS for sample tracking, instrument calibration, and stability data.
• Support process development, troubleshooting, and analytical method development.
• Perform environmental sampling and assist quality‑system activities.
• Maintain GMP‑compliant documentation and calibrate analytical instrumentation.
• Conduct non‑routine testing for CAPA investigations, complaints, and OOS cases.
• Manage raw material and product retention systems and laboratory supplies.
• Oversee lab, sample, and chemical waste disposal while following the Chemical Hygiene Plan.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate’s degree in Chemistry or a related field, be able to work third shift and train first‑shift staff, and possess knowledge of analytical chemistry and GMP. Preferred experience is 0‑3 years in a chemical manufacturing environment, with strong attention to detail, communication, computer (Excel, Word) and organizational skills.

• Hold an Associate’s degree in Chemistry or related field and work third shift.
• Demonstrate knowledge of analytical chemistry, GMP, and 0‑3 years manufacturing experience.
• Exhibit strong attention to detail, communication, Excel/Word proficiency, and organization.

Benefits

Employees enjoy competitive salary and benefits, pay‑for‑performance incentives, a diverse and challenging work environment, and opportunities for development and advancement within a Fortune 500 organization. Ashland is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to inclusion and integrity.

• Receive competitive salary, benefits, pay‑for‑performance incentives, and advancement opportunities.

Training + Development

Interview process

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