Company Overview:

About FUJIFILM Locally: FUJIFILM Imaging Colorants, Inc. is part of FUJIFILM’s Ink Solutions Group comprised of four companies based in the UK, USA, and India. Fujifilm Imaging Colorants, Inc. has a manufacturing site in New Castle, DE where aqueous dyes, RxD, and inks are made to support the Inkjet digital printing market.

About the Global Business: Celebrating our 90th anniversary in 2024, Japan’s pioneering photographic film maker, FUJIFILM has leveraged its imaging and information technology to become a global presence known for innovation in healthcare, graphic arts, optical devices, highly functional materials, and other high technology products. We use leading-edge, proprietary technologies to provide top-quality products and services that contribute to the advancement of culture, science, technology and industry, as well as improved health and environmental protection in society. Anchored by an open, fair and clear corporate culture and with leading-edge, proprietary technologies, FUJIFILM is determined to remain a leading company by boldly taking up the challenge of developing new products and creating new value.

The Quality Control Lab Technician supports Manufacturing and various departments on site with analytical testing. The Quality Control Lab Technician is responsible for delivering analytical results within all EHS, quality, and corporate guidelines on a right-first-time basis. The position requires the ability to work rotating shifts. Technician works under the general direction of a Quality Control Shift Leader or Chemist. A wide variety of simple to highly complex laboratory tasks are conducted with a consistently high degree of independence. The position requires dependability, versatility, judgement and manipulative skill. The Technician follows all appropriate training programs, complies with all documentation requirements within the department (i.e. SOP’s, analytical logs), and effectively communicates with QC team members, supervision, and other departments. In addition, the Technician will provide direct, frontline responsibility for adherence to Quality Assurance Systems in terms of the assurance test sample program, calibration protocols, SOP’s, control limit monitoring, and all other prescribed quality initiatives.

Must be willing to work a seven-day rotating 12 hour shift schedule which may include holidays

If you’re ready to “think ink,” FUJIFILM Imaging Colorants is the place for you! As part of Fujifilm’s global Ink Solutions Group, we develop state-of-the-art aqueous dyes, pigment dispersions, and innovative inks for digital printing applications like packaging, commercial printing, and displays. We’re driven by creativity and a dedication to quality, and we’re looking for passionate problem-solvers to join the team.

We believe in investing in our people, offering a collaborative culture and a flexible environment to help you thrive. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and help create solutions that make an impact, let’s make a splash together!

Our manufacturing facility is in New Castle, Delaware, a lively town with rich history, open parks, museums, and a vibrant community that offers recreation and culture at every turn.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

KEY RESULT AREAS/DELIVERABLES

Key deliverables for the position include the following:

• Produce accurate, timely analytical results in compliance with site, company and regulatory safety requirements.
• Participate in the routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures proficiently, independently, and highlight opportunities for improvement.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate within the QC team and with other departments to deliver business objectives and targets.
• Proven strong problem solving and facilitating skills
• Routinely participate in Continuous Improvement and particularly 5S in normal laboratory practices.
• Ensure personal compliance with all required training.
• Adhere to the company’s Quality, Safety and Environmental management systems and procedures as per ISO 9001 and 14001 standards

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Proven ability and desire to learn analytical techniques and perform them independently.
• Ability to learn and effectively use laboratory instrumentation and associated software.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated teamwork skills and actions.
• Awareness of and adherence to chemical safe handling practices.
• Working knowledge of Windows applications such as Word and Excel.
• Effectively manage workflow, be continuously alert, proactive and capable of responding to any problems that occur within the range of responsibility. This includes prompt & effective action in abnormal situations related to analytical testing.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations as required by the Standard Operating Procedures.

Desirable

• Laboratory experience preferably within a chemical environment
• Experience with analytical techniques such as UV/VIS Spectrophotometry, High Performance Liquid Chromatography, Ion Chromatography, particle sizing/counting/characterization, and microbiology laboratory techniques
• Laboratory Information Management System experience.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and 14001 standards.

CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Analytical Thinking/Critical Information Seeking - Organizes work in a logical way, understand data, seeks support as needed in analyzing a situation or making a decision. Strong problem solving skills.
• Capability to learn all aspects of in process, final and raw material testing including SOPs, equipment operation, and documentation.
• Results orientation and concern for standards – using data and processes to achieve accurate, timely and right first time results.
• Thoroughness and attention to detail in completing work
• Team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Independent individual who performs effectively under conditions of heavy workload and change.
• Well-organized, highly motivated, with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Determines what needs to be done and takes action when necessary, especially when working independently.
• Takes direction from supervision and constantly seeks to improve.
• Maintains high standards of housekeeping and holds other team members to the same standard.
• Conducts oneself with a high level of integrity and makes good decisions.
• Flexibility needed to address shifting priorities

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (cous-usjobs@fujifilm.com).