QC Technician - Greenville; 1st

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RCC is headquartered in the heart of Northwest Georgia and has grown from its roots as a latex supplier to the tufted carpet industry into a global leader in advanced chemical solutions, with a footprint that spans every continent.

We are currently hiring for a Quality Control Lab Technician at our Greenville, SC facility to perform chemical testing in a laboratory to establish quality control and/or quality assurance for manufactured products.

• Employee must pass a fitness for duty test, drug screen, and submit to a TB test on a post‑offer employment physical.
• Perform chemical tests that include acid‑base titrations, solid and moisture determinations, color comparison testing, pH determination, conductivity, water in sample content measures, density and viscosity measures.
• Perform other special chemical and physical tests common to water treatment products and lubricant additive manufacturing.
• Perform instrumental testing such as FTIR, XRF, GC & HPLC chromatography and gel‑permeation chromatography (GPC).
• Electronically log samples and label them.
• Communicate with production staff and notify them of test results.
• Read temperature charts and graphs.
• Build and maintain a basic understanding of TRCC products and chemistries.
• Execute laboratory tests with accuracy and precision.
• Use instruments and other lab test equipment to determine sample/test results.
• Wear all PPE while in laboratories, abide by all safety rules and procedures, and work safely at all times.
• Read, understand and apply handling cautions as stated in the lab’s material Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Work with production personnel to test samples, producing accurate results and reporting in a timely manner.
• Perform test methods precisely as written and demonstrate great accuracy and precision.
• Stock sample preparation areas as well as test station cabinets, drawers, and shelves with labware and needed supplies or testing.
• After testing samples, clean test station and lab equipment where needed, restoring everything to its initial state of cleanliness and readiness.
• Report any equipment, sample, and/or test issues or difficulties to the chemist when tests.
• Monitor supply of lab expendables used for lab test work and notify the lab chemist when items are in short supply.
• Perform record keeping on batch tickets, final reports, QF forms, and perform other clerical functions as required.
• Prepare CoAs daily.
• Organize, manage, and disposition the QC lab sample retain areas in the QC and/or grease and lube labs.
• Follow safety protocols and wear required PPE.
• Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.

• Preferred experience with SAP.
• Must be able to be exposed to and smell chemicals used in the testing environment.
• Must be able to stand and work at a lab bench for long periods of time.
• Strong experience and knowledge in dealing with chemicals and their hazards.
• Possess good reading and comprehension skills.

• High School Diploma required.
• Associate’s Degree in a related field preferred.

• Prolonged periods of sitting while using a computer or standing at the lab bench.
• Ability to work outside or in a plant environment in uncontrolled temperatures from time to time for gathering samples.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to pass a respirator certification and wear a respirator as necessary.

• Monday – Friday, 1st shift.
• Overtime is mandatory from time to time based on business need.
• Work environment is on site; remote work not offered.

• $22.00 to $24.00 per hour, based on experience and education level.

• Medical (3 plans offered)
• Dental (2 plans offered)
• Vision
• Short‑Term Disability
• Long‑Term Disability
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) (can begin contribution upon hire)
• 401(k) matching (upon hire)
• Paid time off available

Completion of a TRCC application is required. Any incomplete application will not be considered. Submitting a resume in lieu of an application is not acceptable; however, TRCC will request a resume if needed.

The company is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please do not contact us via phone or email regarding this position.

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