QC Chemist - Cincinnati, OH

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

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.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to change Gas Cylinders
• Ability to pull Lab cart filled with 1-gallon cans of solvents approx. 75 yards
• Ability to help dump 55-gallon waste container
• Ability to walk up and down four flights of stairs
• Ability to work rotating shifts
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs