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Quality Lab Technician (Spartanburg, SC, US, 29307) @ Lubrizol Corporation

Spartanburg, SC, US, 29307OnsiteFull-time
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<div><strong><br>Shape the Future with Us.</strong></div> <div>At Lubrizol, we’re bringing to life the chemistry behind clean water, efficient transportation, reliable infrastructure, critical medicines, and the products people rely on every day through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion.</div> <div> </div> <div>As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact - on your career, your community, and the world around you.</div><p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Job Type:</span></strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> Full-Time / On-Site</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Schedule:</span></strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> Swinging 12 hour shifts of night and day.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">How You’ll Make an Impact</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:12.0pt 0.0in 0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">The Quality Technician conduct all Quality Controll Lab activities, including sample analysis, recording/storing data, and the operation &amp; maintenance of laboratory equipment. This role supports the manufacturing process, ensures customer requests are met, and manages all analytical responsibilities within the Standard Work Process (SWP) and Management System.</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="color:black;margin-top:12.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:12.65pt;background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Safety &amp; Compliance:</span></strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> Observe and follow all safety rules, working in a conscientious manner. Accountable to conform and comply with all HSES policies and procedures and ensure the safe disposal of all chemicals.</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Analytical Testing:</span></strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> Analyze raw material, in-process material, finished material, shipment, and miscellaneous samples using proficient duties and required accuracy. Ability to operate wet titration methods, pH, color, specific gravity, and moisture.</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Customer Service:</span></strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> Provide internal and external customers with high-level responsiveness and communicate results between departments in a timely manner.</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Quality Oversight:</span></strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> Evaluate and determine quality approvals of raw materials and manufacturing batches/shipments. Review and approve laboratory results as needed.</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Documentation:</span></strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> Document all data in laboratory notebooks, SAP, and LIMS as business needs dictate.</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Technical Operations:</span></strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> Perform all test methods without supervision within precision and accuracy. Prepare all solutions needed for testing and perform daily laboratory maintenance.</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Investigations &amp; Troubleshooting:</span></strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> Provide support for troubleshooting batches with quality issues, including the self-evaluation of OOS results. Perform testing for customer complaints, discrepancies, and laboratory investigations.</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Process Improvement:</span></strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> Assist in writing SWPs, SOPs, methods, protocols, and reports. Participate in simple problem solving to improve daily work.</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Equipment Support:</span></strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> Assist in the qualifications and validations of instruments and test methods, as well as basic preventative maintenance.</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Training:</span></strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> Oversee the training of new employees in basic laboratory skills and functions.</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Work Environment:</span></strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> Maintain a clean and organized work environment and perform any other duties assigned.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited organization.</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:12.65pt;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Two years’ experience in a QC/QA lab within a chemical manufacturing environment.</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:12.65pt;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Must be self-motivated, work with little supervision, and possess a collaborative approach.</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:12.65pt;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Excellent math and reading skills with familiarity in various wet chemistry methods.</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:12.65pt;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Strong interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Your Work Environment</span></strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><br></span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">At Lubrizol, we’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work—whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include:</span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Occasional lifting or movement of materials </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.5in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><br><br></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well-being, productivity, and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation, we are committed to working with you to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Benefits that Empower You </span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Comprehensive medical, dental &amp; vision coverage</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Health Savings Account (HSA)</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Flexible work environment</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Learning and development opportunities</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Career and professional growth</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement</span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><br></span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Learn more at </span><a href="https://benefits.lubrizol.com/"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">benefits.lubrizol.com</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">!</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <div style="border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0in 0.0in 4.0pt 0.0in"> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;border:none;padding:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:white">#LI-LT1 #LBUZ</span></p> </div><p>Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science. ™ Delivered by You. For nearly 100 years, The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has been at the forefront of innovation to enhance everyday life, advance mobility, and make the modern world work better. Our specialty chemistry solutions—from engine oils, performance coatings, and skincare to medical devices and plumbing systems —are powered by the expertise, passion, and commitment of people like you. We tackle the world’s toughest challenges with science-based solutions, deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value. Our inclusive culture, dedication to safety, and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern world—brought to life by science and, most importantly, delivered by you. Whether you&apos;re in the lab, on the production floor, or in the office, you&apos;ll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly, drive results, and contribute to solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future. We win because of you. Let’s build the future together.</p>

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