QC Lab Technicians

LG•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

LG Chem Advanced Materials, Inc. (LGCTA) is actively searching for QC Lab Technicians to join our Quality Control team in Clarksville, TN. QC Lab Technicians will be responsible for supporting mass production quality by performing laboratory testing, operating analytical instruments, and assisting with overall QC inspection tasks. There are two levels of responsibility within this role: Shift Leader and Technician/Inspector. Both roles are part of a rotating shift schedule to provide 24/7 quality support. This position is based full-time in Clarksville, TN and is not a remote role.

Requirements

Integrity: Uphold the highest standards of honesty, report data exactly as observed, and communicate issues openly without concealment.
Accountability: Take ownership of tasks and results, ensuring reliability and trustworthiness.
Willingness to Learn: Demonstrate strong motivation and enthusiasm to acquire new skills, adapt to new equipment, and grow within the role.
Quality Focus: Perform all testing with accuracy, consistency, and adherence to SOPs.
Comprehensive Understanding (Shift Leader): Ability to understand the purpose and principles of all analytical tests and support team members when needed.
Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with colleagues across laboratory and production teams.
Safety Mindset: Follow all safety procedures and proactively prevent unsafe practices.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Higher education is not required; candidates should demonstrate a strong ability and willingness to learn and grow in a laboratory and production environment
Background in laboratory or manufacturing quality operations is preferred but not required. Success can be achieved through demonstrated learning capability and adaptability in a hands‑on environment.
Basic computer skills (Excel, data entry, reporting).
Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends as required.
Must be able to wear PPE (safety shoes, glasses, masks, respirator, PAPR, gloves, gowns, hearing protection, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Experience operating or supervising analytical instruments (ICP-OES, XRF, SEM, PSD, BET, XRD, titrator, tap density, coin cell assembly).
Previous experience in chemical, battery, powder, or materials QC environment.
Familiarity with ISO/IATF quality standards and document control.
Experience supporting audits, sample shipment, or consumables management.

Responsibilities

Supervise QC inspectors in the assigned shift and manage attendance/shift operations.
Possess overall understanding of all analytical tests performed in the QC Lab (pH, Moisture, Air Jet Sieve, H-XRF, SEM, PSD, ICP-OES, XRD, P-XRF, BET, Tap Density, Coin Cell, etc.)
Provide technical support and backup assistance to inspectors when needed, ensuring continuity of lab operations.
Conduct regular inspection and basic maintenance of lab utilities and analytical instruments.
Prepare and maintain laboratory safety and environmental compliance documents.
Responsible for the ordering, receiving, and inventory control of laboratory consumables.
Perform quality checks for packaging materials.
Receive incoming samples, prioritize, and schedule analysis tasks.
Handle preparation and shipment of advanced customer samples (e.g., portioning into aluminum pouches and boxing).
Act as first escalation point for abnormal data, equipment issues, or safety concerns before reporting to QC Engineers.
Input and maintain analysis data in designated systems with high accuracy.
Conduct safety talk.
Perform job duties in accordance with LG Chem safety policies.
Conduct chemical, physical, and Electrochemical Characterization of the materials using different analytical techniques such as : pH Titrator, Moisture Analyzer, Air Jet Sieve, H-XRF, Auto-SEM, PSD Analyzer, ICP-OES, XRD, P-XRF, BET Analyzer, Tap Density Analyzer, Coin Cell Assembly & Test, etc. in accordance to SOPs.
Conduct regular inspection and basic maintenance of analytical instruments.
Dispose of analyzed samples and related materials according to safety guidelines.
Assist with the review of laboratory safety and environmental compliance documents.
Assist with the ordering, receiving, and inventory control of laboratory consumables.
Perform routine lab maintenance for e.g., replace and monitor lab filters (air, water, gas) as required.
Inspect packaging materials (bags, ton-bags) for compliance with quality standards.