Quality Technician

About Vibrantz TechnologiesVibrantz is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials whose purpose is to bring color, performance and vibrancy to life. Serving over 11,000 customers, our products and technologies serve a wide array of applications and make their way into myriad consumer products. With key competencies in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology, Vibrantz has leading positions in specialty mineral and chemical additives for batteries, electronic components and construction; pigments for paints and coatings, thermoset plastics and thermoplastics; and high-performance glass coatings and porcelain enamel solutions. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company employs approximately 4,000 people and operates 61 manufacturing sites across six continents. Visit vibrantz.com to learn more.Essential Responsibilities:Performs job duties in compliance with Environmental, Health and Safety policies and practices.Performs testing of raw materials in accordance with raw materials specifications.Performs in-process and finished goods testing based on ISO9000 control plans.Performs equipment calibrations and maintenance as required to assure instrumentation is in top working order.Reports in-process test data into NWA Quality Analyst SPC software and monitors for zone rule violations.Reports raw material and finished goods data on job tickets and monitors for specification compliance.Samples incoming raw materials as required.Assists in maintenance of raw material and finished product retains Supports special testing requests for Engineering, R&D and AT as requested.Updates training as required to maintain proficiency in Main and Polishing Lab test methods.Required Qualifications:Associates Degree in Science related field preferred. Minimum of 1 - 3 years of experience in working in a chemical laboratory. Demonstrated ability to perform chemical testing using similar or relative equipment.Ability to follow documented procedures and standards.Strong computer skillsGood project management skills Able to work 12 hour shifts with the majority of that time being spent standing or walking.Travel Requirements: NoneCompetencies:Able to multi-task and work under time constraints.Able to work independently with minimal supervisionMust be able to test and report data with minimal errors.LocationPenn Yan, NYVibrantz is committed to protecting your privacy. We provide a Website Privacy Policy located on our Vibrantz.com site to explain the type of information we collect and to inform you of the specific practices and guidelines that protect the security and confidentiality of your personal data. Please read that policy carefully. If any term in the policy is unacceptable to you, please do not use the Website or provide any personal data. This policy may change from time to time (see Revisions to Our Privacy Policy on Vibrantz.com).It is the policy of Vibrantz to promote equal opportunity and access in all matters affecting employment with the Company. Vibrantz is committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable law. This policy shall be applied to each facility of the Company.