Quality Assurance Associate

1SLBJP00003260

Title: Quality Assurance Associate

Location:322 County Road 229, Freeport TX

Pay Rate: $22.HR

SLB has an immediate need for a Quality Assurance Associate in our Energy Services group located in Freeport TX.

What You Will Do:

• Promptly performs reports and records all Quality Control procedures and test results in a precise and accurate manner

• Applies Good Laboratory Practices to accurately record and file all raw test data, including pertinent paperwork -e.g./ chromatograms, graphs, spectra, and test results. Communicates results and dispositions to Production and QA and Supervisor as requires. Calculates and recommends batch adjustments to Production

• Reports promptly all problems regarding procedures, equipment, products, raw materials, specifications, etc., to the QC Supervisor or designate, as well as other QC Chemists

• Maintenance inventory status of reagents, equipment, etc. to keep the lab at full operational capacity

• Prepares lab standard test reagents and performs standardization on reagents and calibration of equipment on a regular basis. Keeps detailed records and maintains control and/or trend charts

• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work environment and assures smooth operation of the QA Laboratory by communication, planning and preparation in support of other shifts.

• Operation of instrumentation such as densitometer, NMR, ICP, GC, GPC, FTIR and auto-titrator.

• Analyze environmental samples for TOC, pH and COD.

• Position requires use of SAP, Excel spreadsheets, Access database, Microsoft Word, in addition to instrument-specific software.

SLB has an immediate need for a Quality Assurance Associate in Freeport, TX If you are a passionate technical professional that likes to work in an autonomous, hands-on environment and a dedicated Quality professional with a proven track record of success, we invite you to apply. This is your opportunity to join a large growing company offering a competitive base hourly rate and benefits.

What's in it For You:

• Enjoy paid training allowing you to learn from successful professionals

• Opportunity for a long term, advanced career path in service, sales, or management

• Access to best-in-class resources, tools, and technology

• Thrive in a company that values a culture of safety to include top-notch safety training and personal protection equipment

• Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment- medical, dental, vision, 401k and more!

What You Will Do:

• This position will primarily be responsible for conducting testing to ensure the quality of purchased raw materials, intermediates and finished products and assists in troubleshooting plant quality problems.

• Performs routine analysis using Quality Control procedures under supervision using established test procedures

• Operation and maintenance of a variety of laboratory instrumentation and associated software

• Approve/reject materials by comparison with the Inspection Plan requirements

• Interfaces with QA Management, R & D and Manufacturing personnel in troubleshooting problems with raw materials, in-process materials, intermediates and finished products under the direction of more experienced QA personnel

• Performs timely standardization and calibration of reagents and equipment

• Assists in the generation of physical properties and routine analysis of samples from the field and R&D

• Follows sample labeling requirements

• Assists in maintaining needed supplies of chemicals and miscellaneous equipment

• Participates in special projects assigned by Management or Senior QA Associates

• Monitors quality of plant utility samples as requested

• Maintain good housekeeping to ensure laboratory cleanliness

• Adhere to safety, health and environmental policies and procedures

Location Information:

• This will be a local position in Freeport, TX

• Candidate must reside within 50 miles of Freeport, TX

• Work Week and Schedule: DuPont 12 hour shift schedule

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a minimum of an associate degree in Chemistry or related technical field, or college coursework in pursuit of an associate degree in Chemistry or a related technical field.

• Basic computer skills are desirable.

• All candidates must have the ability to speak, read and write English

• No immigration sponsorship offered for this role

Physical Demands:

• Must have the ability to Lift/Carry up to 20 pounds

• Role is deemed safety sensitive and is subject to employer or customer drug testing

Preferred Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related technical field and industrial-specific laboratory experience are preferred.

• Basic knowledge of SAP

• Intermediate computer skills particularly, in the use of spreadsheets and databases.

• Awareness of Laboratory and chemical safety

Kindly share resume with answers:

Q1: Tell me about your laboratory or quality assurance experience.

Q2: Have you worked in an industrial, manufacturing, or chemical lab environment?

Q3: What types of laboratory testing or sample analysis have you performed?

Q4: Have you used instruments such as FTIR, GC, ICP, NMR, GPC, or titrators?