Job Description

Position Summary

The QC Lab Technician is responsible for performing polymer and petrochemical laboratory testing, analyses, and quality control checks on raw materials (e.g., PET resin), semi-finished products (sheets, preforms), and finished thermoforming products. The role ensures that all materials and products meet the company's technical specifications, regulatory requirements, and product quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Testing & Analysis

Perform physical, chemical, and mechanical testing of PET resin, preforms, sheets, and thermoformed products. Conduct tests such as melt flow index (MFI), intrinsic viscosity (IV), density, color (haze, yellowness), moisture content, crystallinity, tensile strength, etc. Analyze additives, stabilizers, and possible contaminants. Use spectroscopic techniques (FTIR, UV-Vis), chromatography (if applicable), and other polymer characterization methods.

Quality Control / Assurance

Verify that raw materials (PET resin) comply with supplier specifications. Check in-process materials and final products for compliance with internal and customer specifications. Monitor batch-to-batch consistency. Support in troubleshooting quality issues -- e.g., off-spec products, rejects, failures.

Documentation & Reporting

Prepare and maintain detailed lab reports, test data, and certificates of analysis (CoA). Record and interpret data; trend analysis to support continuous improvement. Ensure documentation complies with relevant standards (e.g., food safety, ISO, regulatory). Assist in internal and external audits (customer audits, regulatory audits).

Calibration & Maintenance

Ensure lab instruments (e.g., viscometers, spectrometers, moisture analyzers) are calibrated and maintained. Perform routine maintenance and calibration, document results, and coordinate with the lab manager or external calibration services.

Safety & Compliance

Follow all health, safety, and environmental protocols in the lab. Ensure chemical handling is done safely, in compliance with SDS (Safety Data Sheets) and waste disposal procedures. Contribute to the continuous improvement of the lab's safety practices and quality systems.

Collaboration

Work closely with production, R&D, and operations teams to support quality improvement and problem-solving. Provide technical input for process optimization. Assist in new product development or product changes by performing lab trials, stability testing, etc.

Qualifications & Skills

Education

: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.

Experience

: 3-5 years (or more) in a polymer / petrochemical lab setting, preferably working with PET or similar polymers.

Technical Skills

: Knowledge of polymer testing methodologies (MFI, IV, DSC, TGA, FTIR, etc.). Familiarity with lab instrumentation and data analysis. Good understanding of petrochemical raw material properties.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: AED2,500.00 - AED3,000.00 per month