**QC Laboratory Technician** Quality Control Cincinnati, OH, US Pay Rate Low: 17 | Pay Rate High: 20 + Added - 01/08/2025 Apply for Job **Personality** - Self-motivated, independent but works well with a team. **Pay** - Target $17-20 / hour **Hours** : 7am-4pm M-F **Education** : AS /BS or 3+ years of experience. **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** + Collects samples, performing analytical tests, and recording values. + Manages raw materials, including assignment of lot numbers, re-qualification, evaluation of shelf life, and disposal. + Manages retain inventory and disposing of inks according to established guidelines. + Troubleshoots out-of-specification inks (in-process or returned). + After successful testing, approves ink batches or accepting raw materials into inventory. + Uses Process Pro to record ink’s QC specifications per batch. + Uses Excel to record raw material’s QC specifications per lot. Receive raw materials into PPRO in conjunction with purchasing agent. + Performs lab equipment maintenance and calibrations. + Maintains lab supplies inventory. + Makes small ink batches. + Attends all required meetings and, if necessary, training. + Maintains adherence to “The Kao Way” standards at all times. + Other duties as assigned by management. **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES** Must be organized, meticulous and detail oriented. The individual must have a strong understanding of ‘cause and effect’, specifically the impact of chemicals on ink properties. They must have strong written communication skills to be able to clearly document activities with each sample. Individual must have a demonstrated ability to work with internal and external members of the team for problem resolution. + Employee must have a high school degree or equivalent + Employee must be able to operate lab equipment properly and safely, including, but not limited to: + Surface tensiometer + Microscope + Scales / Analytical balances + Viscometers + Spectrophotometers This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you! INDBH We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.