Laboratory Technician IV - Quaker Houghton

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 colleagues and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

Job Summary

Under limited supervision, perform complex chemical and physical analyses on a wide variety of materials for the support of technical service, research, and production activities.

What will you do?

• Understanding of laboratory tests to be performed on process chemicals/fluids
• Adhere to the principles of the Quality System
• Independently perform tests per defined methods.
• Record data in accurate and concise manner
• Recognize and react to out of spec data
• Report data to internal customers
• Make laboratory preparations
• Help keep laboratory clean and all equipment in good working order
• Complete assigned work in a timely fashion
• Adhere to all lab safety guidelines and maintain a safe work environment
• Provide support to lower level technicians
• Perform new procedures with limited supervision
• Ensure that all equipment and machines in your area of control are managed with regards to safety, maintenance, calibration, and availability
• Interaction with internal and/or external customers
• Report data to internal and external customers
• Assist in new employee training
• Assist more senior level technicians and chemists with method development
• Support troubleshooting of problems and follow-up with corrective actions.
• Ensure instruments are calibrated and meet integrity testing
• Report data with possible recommendations
• Troubleshoot and follow up with corrective actions
• Occasionally visit customers

What do we look for?

Key Education or Certification Required

High School Diploma, GED, or similar required. Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or physical sciences preferred.

Required Minimum Number of Years of Relevant Experience

5 years of previous lab experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Required Skills and Competencies

Language Ability:

A good command of the English language is mandatory.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software; Internet software and Database software.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

There are no managerial responsibilities for this position.

Competencies:

Position holder has good communication and prioritization skills. Must have the ability to work in a fast paced environment, work on different projects at the same time, follow instructions, and think analytically. Must be a team player who is result/customer oriented.

Work environment:

While performing the duties of this job the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The associate must be able to safely work in a variety of potentially hazardous situations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to carefully, and precisely manipulate samples, apparatus, and sensitive instruments. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk sit and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, or no more than local or country regulations allow. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

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 emailOneHR@quakerhoughton.com.