QA/QC Instrumentation Technologist

NatureWorks Asia Pacific Co., Ltd. (Nakhon Sawan)

Nakhon Sawan, Thailand

NatureWorks is an advanced materials company offering a broad portfolio of renewably sourced polymers and chemicals to the packaging, polymers, fibers, and chemicals markets. With performance and economics that compete with oil-based plastics and fibers, naturally advanced Ingeo™ polymers are valued for their unique functional properties and are used in consumer products from coffee capsules and electronics to diapers and wipes. and in larger applications like 3D printing materials. NatureWorks is jointly owned by Cargill and Thailand’s largest, and ASEAN’s leading, integrated petrochemical and refining company, PTT Global Chemical.

About this position

QA/QC Instrumentation Technologist to ensures that products meet or exceed customer specifications for quality and food-safety related requirements by developing an in depth understanding of specific systems including instrumentation, calibration, maintenance, crosschecks, methods, procedures, raw materials, food safety, and training.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Generates and analyzes data from well-established methodologies under standard conditions.
• Generates and interprets technical results and documents information.
• Able to calibrate and troubleshoot problems and perform preventive maintenance on benchtop and in-line analytical equipment and contact with supplier to get the best solution for troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain Calibration Lab instrument plan and PM plan and summary the calibration report and trends.
• Able to identify instrumentation variations and offer solutions.
• Able to carry-out basic instrument or method validations with support of Specialist/Supervisor.
• Follows template or standard procedure to review and present results.
• Applies existing techniques and operating procedures, improves efficiency of familiar tasks when challenged, and suggests improvements to align with standards analyses.
• Ensure stable of the production process to achieve department goals and KPI.
• Work upon supervisor’s assignments or any other job duties as assign.

Technology Leadership
• Completes specifically assigned tasks accurately and on time, including some instrument maintenance, drawing on detailed instructions or previous experience with similar tasks.
• Able to explain principles, scientific data, and process information associated with their job function, shift responsibilities, and area of expertise. Facilitate local training of QA/QC Lab technicians for their area of expertise. May be seen as a lead on-the-job trainer for an area.
• Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of instrumentation, calibration, and maintenance.
• Experience with analytical equipment and troubleshooting.
• Ability to generate and analyze data accurately.
• Knowledge of food safety and quality assurance processes.
• Strong communication skills for training and explaining technical information.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on achieving department goals and KPIs.