Quality Control Chemist

Quality Control Chemist

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related fields
• Ability to perform laboratory calculations to adjust finished and in-process product characteristics within the required specification range
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Enjoys laboratory work and has good practical laboratory skills
• High performance team player in a busy work environment
• Sense of urgency with the ability to prioritize work
• Flexible and proactive
• Attention to detail
• Skilled in time management, multi-tasking, planning, and communication
• Open to further self-development

Responsibilities

• Perform Quality Control Analyses to verify quality of manufactured polymers in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Perform Quality Control Analyses to verify quality of raw materials and in-process parameters for pre-polymerization intermediates
• Record quality data and any adjustment activities accurately and completely in both written and electronic formats utilizing laboratory notebook and SAP database
• Participate in investigation of non-conforming product and communicate required quality results and observations to Process Chemists and Operations Department
• Participate in daily Production meeting and weekly Safety meeting
• Maintain accuracy of analytical equipment by performing routine calibrations once per shift
• Restock laboratory supplies and chemicals and assist in the inventory management
• Maintain safety and order of work area through daily housekeeping and weekly inspection activities
• Manage all chemicals and waste (hazardous and nonhazardous) in accordance with RCRA regulation and the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred analytical instrumentation experience: HPLC, GC, moisture balance, T90 titrator, KF-titrator, refractometer, pH meter, bulk viscometer, centrifuge
• Previous laboratory experience is a plus
• Proficient in the use of MS Excel, Word and Outlook