Lab Technician (Quality)

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.8 billion in revenue and 13,700 employees in 54 countries in 2023. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

The Position

Job Summary

Test and analyze zirconia, silica, and sand samples before, during, and after processing to determine physical and chemical properties to ensure products meet quality standards and customer requirements.

Job Scope

Quality support for the zirconia and silica plants at the Greeneville, Tennessee site.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Prepare, test, and analyze samples in order to determine their content and characteristics, using laboratory instrumentation
Perform lab analysis on product shipments to ensure products are in specification
Operate and calibrate testing and measuring equipment to provide timely and accurate analytical results
Compile, review, record, and enter data for use by the production/logistics coordinator to ship products and generate COAs
Participate in quality program objectives and help to resolve quality issues
Report any out of spec material to quality manager and issue nonconformance reports
Perform essential housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness and organization
Prepare and pack customer sample requests to review for their applications
Travel into the manufacturing plants to collect samples

Skills and Attributes Requirements

Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Attention to detail
Listening comprehension and verbal communication skills
Skill in use of computers and technical databases
Ability to evaluate, interpret, and analyze mineral data

Education/Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
At least 2 years of experience in a lab or equivalent education

Environment

Sitting 25%
Standing 65%
Walking 10%
Frequently using near vision to view a computer screen
Frequently standing for extended periods of time
Occasionally walking in the lab to different work areas or to use different instrumentation
Occasionally lifting sample bags or sand buckets up to 60 lbs.
Most of day is spent inside, typically working alone in a climate controlled environment
Most of the noise level comes from ringing phones, fans, and lab instrumentation

Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

Only technical issues will be monitored through the below inbox:

recruiting.support@ imerys.com

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