The posting
About Vibrantz Technologies
Vibrantz Technologies is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions whose purpose is to bring color, performance, and vibrancy to life. Every day, our employees, the products we make, and our valued customer partnerships are inspired by this purpose.
Serving over 11,000 customers, Vibrantz's technologies are trusted in a variety of advanced materials, color solutions and performance coatings applications and consumer products. We are experts in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology. Our technologies are used in small amounts to make big impacts on applications and consumer products, including durable vehicles and batteries, easier-to-clean appliances, energy efficient roof titles and bricks, stronger and more decorative glass, and echo-friendly paints.
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vibrantz has over 50 manufacturing facilities and sales offices on six continents, and we employe 4,500 individuals. Our shared culture is rooted strongly in our four core values that focus on winning with customers, striving for excellence, championing people, and doing the right thing.
Vibrantz is owned by American Securities, a leading U.S. private equity firm that invests in market-leading North American companies with annual revenue generally ranging from $200 million to $2 billion and/or $50 million to $200 million of EBITDA. American Securities and its affiliates have approximately $23 Billion under management and are based in New York with an office in Shanghai.
For more information, please visit www.vibrantz.com and www.american-securities.com
Location
King of Prussia, PA
Total Rewards
We offer comprehensive total rewards packages including base pay, variable incentive programs, 401K, medical, dental, vision, life & disability and variety of well-being resources that meet the needs of our diverse workforce. Union benefits are governed by the applicable collective bargaining unit agreement.
$18.08 - $22.60
Vibrantz is committed to maintaining pay transparency in accordance with applicable laws and best practices. Compensation for this position will be determined based on a combination of factors, including education, professional certifications, relevant experience, and other job-related considerations permitted by law.
Role Overview
The Quality Technician performs laboratory testing on raw materials, in-process intermediates, and finished products to support product quality and manufacturing operations. This role conducts chemical, physical, electrical, rheological, and thermal testing while ensuring accurate documentation and communication of results. The position also supports incoming material inspection, laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration, and technical activities for quality improvement, process engineering, and R&D. Success in this role requires technical aptitude, attention to detail, accuracy, and consistent adherence to established testing procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform quality control testing on raw materials, in-process intermediates, and finished products, including preliminary and multi-step chemical, rheological, physical, electrical, and thermal testing.
- Conduct incoming material inspections and execute testing using established laboratory methods, procedures, and instrumentation to evaluate product and material quality.
- Document, communicate, and enter test results and non-conformances accurately in quality systems to support quality records and Certificates of Analysis.
- Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment, support 5S and laboratory organization, and follow established testing and laboratory procedures.
- Support quality improvement projects, technical services, process engineering, and R&D initiatives, and assist with onboarding and training of laboratory personnel as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or GED with exposure to algebra and chemistry.
- Laboratory testing experience or coursework in physical sciences.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow SOPs, testing methods, and established laboratory protocols accurately.
- Ability to perform percentage calculations and basic mathematical functions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation and testing procedures, particularly viscosity, solids, and fineness-of-grind testing.
- Experience with ovens, belt furnaces, and other process laboratory equipment.
- Exposure to dimensional measurement equipment such as CMM or Micro-Vu.
Vibrantz is committed to protecting your privacy. We provide a Website Privacy Policy located on our www.vibrantz.com site to explain the type of information we collect and inform you of the specific practices and guidelines that protect the security and confidentiality of your personal data. Please read that pocky carefully. If any term in the policy is unacceptable to you, please do not use the Website or provide any personal data. This policy may change from time to time (see Revisions to our Privacy Policy on www.vibrantz.com).
Vibrantz Technologies Inc. ("Vibrantz") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Vibrantz strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, cree, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex gender, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
