QC Chemist - Cincinnati, OH
Worker Schedule: Candidate will initially work M-F 8AM-4PM for ~4 months during training and then transition to a 12-hour shift non-rotating (could be only day shift or only night shift)
Purpose of the Job:
- The incumbent for this position will be responsible for carrying out chemical and physical testing safely, efficiently, and according to procedure.
- This position requires the candidate to work as part of a team on rotating shifts and to participate in laboratory and production activities to meet production needs and business targets for the site.
Knowledge and Experience:
Required:
- BS degree in Chemistry with no experience or Associates degree in Science with 5 years lab experience working in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Strong attention to detail, organization and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently, interpret information and make decisions for product release
- Ability to communicate effectively delivering analytical results to production
- Must be willing and able to travel up to 5%
Responsibilities
- Perform analysis using established laboratory techniques.
- Perform analysis and report results for testing of raw materials and in-process and final product samples
- Release final products based on customer specification.
- Release raw materials to production based on raw material specification.
- Lead/Assist in Non-Conforming product investigation and corrective action implementation.
- Understand problem solving and decision making using root cause analysis tools and reports.
- Active participation in EHS initiatives and compliance; including adherence to established safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures
- Provide emergency response as an Emergency Responder (first aid, CPR, and emergency response training is required)
- Establish proficiency in data management systems such as SAP and Documentum; for purposes such as COA generation, quality release, procedure review, and analysis reporting
- Responsible to maintain and follow all laboratory requirements for product controls and standard validation.
- Support Quality and Responsible Care Management Systems (ISO and RCMS)
- Responsible to maintain compliance for analytical laboratory equipment and validate instrument controls utilizing routine instrument checks through calibration, verification, and/or validation
- Follow and improve work procedures and ensure documentation of lab activities.
- Work shift schedule and provide adequate shift relief
- Understand troubleshooting and root cause determination with regards to instrumentation
- Able to repair and maintain laboratory equipment
- Assist operators with problem solving/troubleshooting
- Support and adhere to the principles of the American Chemistry Council's Responsible Care®, EPA and OSHA initiatives by protecting the environment, health, safety and security of our employees, contractors, carriers, distributors, visitors, customers and neighbors.