QA/QC Lab Technician

IMERYS GRAPHITE & CARBON CANADA INC.

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Chesapeake, Virginia, US Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted June 18, 2026 Last posted June 18, 2026
Job description

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

The Position

QA/QC Lab Technician

Job Summary

Hourly wage range: $22.12-$25.48

KEY RESULTS AREAS / PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Efficiency and accuracy of result generation.

Ensure working with equipment that is clean, calibrated and safe.

Ability to interface with appropriate personnel in course of job duties.

Ability to follow testing protocols, including reporting of results.

DIMENSIONS / FACTS AND FIGURES

Ability to work a rotating shifts between QA and QC. This includes nights, weekends, and some holidays.

NATURE AND SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES:

  • Sets up and operates laboratory equipment and instrumentation according to written procedure.
  • Procures samples according to documented locations, sampling intervals and procedures.
  • Verifies material test results conform to internal specifications during testing procedures.
  • Reports non-conformities to Laboratory Supervisor or other designated persons.
  • Records test results within the recognized formats in a timely manner.
  • Cleans, maintains, troubleshoots and calibrates test equipment as necessary and when procedures mandate.
  • Follows all safety rules and regulations and attends regularly scheduled safety meetings.
  • Ensures that the laboratory is kept in an exemplary condition regarding cleanliness and organization.
  • Reports equipment failure/out of calibration immediately to Laboratory Supervisor or designated person.
  • Knowledgeable of all documented quality procedures related to position, as well as the company quality policy.
  • Writes test reports describing procedures used, as well as charting and/or graphing the results when necessary.
  • Handles, stores, and disposes of all materials in an environmentally safe manner.
  • Packages and ships samples according to specified procedures.
  • Perform tasks deemed reasonable by Laboratory Supervisor or designated persons.

Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

Only technical issues will be monitored through the below inbox:

recruiting.support@ imerys.com

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES OR APPLICATIONS TO THIS EMAIL, AS THEY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED. 

To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered. 

IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.

About this role

Summary

Conduct tests, maintain equipment, ensure safety, and report results in a lab setting.

Job title

QA/QC Lab Technician

Experience level

none

Industry

mineral-based specialty solutions

Location requirements

Chesapeake, Virginia, USA, remote work not specified

Salary

$2k–$3k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

equipment setupsample procurementtest result verificationreport writingcalibration

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

laboratory equipmenttesting protocolscalibrationsafety procedures
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Chesapeake, VA, USA

Work arrangement unknown City
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