Chemical Lab Technician

Details:

Stefanini Group is hiring!

Stefanini is looking for Chemical Lab Technician in Mauldin, SC, 29662

For quick Apply, please reach out to Ashish Gupta, call 248 582 6546/ email: ashish.gupta@stefanini.com

Job Title: Chemical Lab Technician

Location: 1520 Old Stage Road, Mauldin, SC 29662 (100 % Onsite)

Training M-F first shift; Will progress to rotating 12 hour shifts when trained

Work Schedule : Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts after completion of required training.

• NOTE: Best candidates will have worked rotating shifts as a Lab Tech in a Chemical plant. Medical and automotive industry candidates will not be a good fit.*

Basic Qualifications

• Associate''s degree or technical degree in Chemistry, Analytical Testing, or related field OR High School diploma/GED with 2+ years of laboratory experience. NO master''s or PhD candidates as they will be overqualified.

Job Description:

Where the chemistry happens...

• As the leading global chemical supplier for the personal care, home care, industrial and institutional cleaning industries, and technical applications in the agrochemical industry, Client Care Chemicals is focused on partnering with customers to create innovative solutions with great speed and agility to meet the current and future needs of society in a more sustainable way. We are proud to contribute to the long-term success of our customers'' brands by offering a broad range of products and concepts such as common household items, like cosmetics, detergents and cleaners, as well as industrial products and processes like crop protection, rubber belts, hoses, concrete, and metal plating.
• At Care Chemicals, we not only care about supporting our customers and achieving strong business results; we care about our team members. We aim to create a motivating, inspiring and inclusive work environment where all team members feel supported, heard and developed. Being part of our team means showing up every day to work collaboratively across functions to win for the overall success of the team. We value bringing diverse perspectives and backgrounds together to stretch our teams to think differently, have the courage to speak up and challenge the status quo, and problem solve for the greater good of our customers and society.
• We at the Care Chemicals division of Client carry the passion to care in our DNA: we care for our customers, consumers, employees, society and our planet. Come, be a part of our team and create Care Chemicals with us.

As a Lab Technician, you create chemistry by...

• Supporting quality control laboratory operations through safe, accurate, and timely testing of raw materials, in process samples, and finished products in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance

• Demonstrate a strong safety mindset by wearing required PPE and strictly following all site safety procedures.
• Actively support and promote a safe working environment by participating in required safety training, programs, and site EHS initiatives.
• Participate in site-driven ERP safety programs, including peer-to-peer observation processes.
• Report unsafe conditions, incidents, and equipment concerns promptly.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized laboratory in accordance with site Chemical Hygiene and Laboratory Safety standards.

Quality Control & Testing

• Perform routine quality assurance testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products in accordance with site procedures and quality requirements.
• Conduct testing using laboratory instrumentation such as FTIR, NIR, autotitrators, GC, HPLC, viscometers, balances, and pH meters.
• Perform routine calculations and document results accurately and in a timely manner.
• Enter quality data and perform basic transactions in SAP (e.g., quality results, stock movements, internal non-conformance documentation).
• Evaluate test data against established specifications and procedures using approved software tools.

Laboratory Operations

• Prepare and standardize laboratory reagents as required by procedures.
• Maintain laboratory supplies, solvents, and reagents; communicate replenishment needs to the Sr. Lead Laboratory Specialist.
• Support proper waste handling and disposal in accordance with site and regulatory requirements.
• Clean laboratory glassware and support general lab housekeeping activities.
• Obtain, label, store, and dispose of retained samples in accordance with site procedures.
• Operational Support
• Provide basic troubleshooting support related to product quality issues in collaboration with plant and quality personnel.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders regarding test results and sample status.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through adherence to standard work and quality practices.