QC Lab Chemist

Job Description

Job Description

The QC Lab Chemist will be responsible for assuring the effective utilization of analytical processes and resources to facilitate consistent, accurate, and rapid analyses of in-process materials, finished products, and shipments, while maintaining the highest degree of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards.

Key deliverables include managing lab instruments and testing reagents for raw material, manufacturing, finished product, and customer specification processes; managing and developing analytical methods and analyses; identification and maintenance of instrumentation; supporting implementation of analysis for new products; driving continual improvement of quality management systems (ISO and SQF); and supporting the development of laboratory personnel.

Key Accountabilities

• Consistently demonstrate full compliance with all regulatory requirements, including but not limited to OSHA, EPA, DOT, SQF, and all company HSE rules, policies, practices, and procedures.
• Fully support and champion an HSE Culture that enables the sustained achievement of exceptional HSE performance by consistently participating in the development and implementation of all HSE initiatives and by consistently holding employees accountable for fulfilling their individual HSE responsibilities.
• Audit and edit lab-related documents (i.e., ISO, SQF, etc.).
• Generate, interpret, and disseminate Statistical Quality Control data to Manufacturing, Technical Service, and customers.
• Manage QC Lab records (USP documentation, equipment calibration, etc.).
• Provide support to Manufacturing, Technical Service, and customers regarding analytical methods and analyses to resolve inquiries.
• Develop new inspection methods and improve efficiency of existing methods, including implementation and training of personnel.
• Assist the Pilot Plant/R&D during new product development.
• Support implementation of new instrumentation and equipment.
• Identify instruments/equipment needed to efficiently provide analyses.
• Identify, stock, and manage expiration dates of critical spare parts and supplies.
• Assure lab is equipped with critical levels of supplies and instrumentation.
• Ensure reliability of instrumentation including but not limited to management of PM’s, troubleshooting, and calibration reviews (GC, GC headspace, LC, GPC, TOC, NIR, AA (flame & graphite), ICP, FTIR, Brookfield & Kinematic Viscosity, Karl Fisher, etc.).
• Reinforce training and capability of Quality Control Technicians to properly perform methods according to best lab practices.
• Troubleshoot and correct any analytical deficiencies (instrument, method, etc.) promptly.
• Design and execute activities to measure and improve precision and accuracy of analyses (GageR+R/RoundRobin).
• Purchase supplies and equipment to maintain QC Lab operations.
• Provide leadership on technical and personnel issues.
• Ensure that the QC Lab conforms to current ISO, SQF, and FDA Standards; drive continual improvement for quality management systems.
• Actively participate in the implementation of all Human Resources processes and initiatives.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or equivalent science (required)
• Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or equivalent science (preferred)

Experience / Required Skills

• 5 years of related work experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with various lab instrument maintenance and troubleshooting preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, time management, verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to master specific product/process and equipment knowledge.
• Proficient in MS Office and SAP.

Company Description

Real People. Real Connections. Real Results.

That's the Messina Talent Advantage.

For more than 40 years, Messina's Talent practice has continuously evolved to meet the needs of our clients. We not only help our clients fill roles and build their teams, but we also help them better understand their workforce and develop strategic talent initiatives that drive value for their organizations.

Messina Talent Advisors, a Messina Group Company, has the network, proven processes, and all the latest technologies to connect the right candidates with the right jobs - faster.

Company Description

Real People. Real Connections. Real Results.\r\n\r\nThat's the Messina Talent Advantage.\r\n\r\nFor more than 40 years, Messina's Talent practice has continuously evolved to meet the needs of our clients. We not only help our clients fill roles and build their teams, but we also help them better understand their workforce and develop strategic talent initiatives that drive value for their organizations.\r\n\r\nMessina Talent Advisors, a Messina Group Company, has the network, proven processes, and all the latest technologies to connect the right candidates with the right jobs - faster.