Research/Technical Control
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Supervises operation of research laboratory and personnel; selects and maintains major lab equipment; performs developmental work on products, processes and raw materials; prepares or maintains formulae and specifications; provides advice on manufacturing difficulties.
QUALITY CONTROL ASSURANCE MANAGER
Supervises quality control or assurance program and personnel; establishes standards of production; develops control methods; implements inspection and testing program; reports sub-standard performance and material; recommends corrective action; recommends modifications to operations, products or raw materials. Maintains formula and manufacturing specifications.
QUALITY CONTROL LABORATORY SUPERVISOR
Supervises a group of laboratory technicians performing specified or routine tests relating to quality control or production; summarizes and interprets test results; develops lab testing procedures; maintains and recommends purchase of lab equipment.
LABORATORY CHEMIST
Performs chemical tests as required and provides technical knowledge and skills necessary for implementation and maintenance of chemical testing quality control programs. Familiar with analytical lab work and able to run routine and complex tests and analyses. Usually reports to the Laboratory Supervisor.
TECHNOLOGIST
Primary function is to ensure that sanitary conditions, raw and in-process materials and finished products meet established quality standards. Monitors operations and ensures that established formulae, procedures and specifications are being followed. Coordinates with appropriate personnel in correcting conditions causing problems in quality control. Usually reports to Laboratory Supervisor.