Quality Assurance Chemist

Company Description Spartan Products is a family-owned chemical manufacturing company based in Crystal Lake, IL, specializing in adhesives and coatings. The company works closely with customers to develop tailored chemical formulations that address specific business challenges. Spartan Products combines technical expertise with a consultative approach, creating custom solutions rather than off-the-shelf products.

Role Description The Quality Assurance Chemist is a full-time, on-site role located in Crystal Lake, IL. This role is responsible for performing routine and specialized laboratory testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure they meet established quality standards and specifications. Day-to-day tasks include maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment, documenting test results, investigating non-conformances, and supporting root-cause analysis for quality issues. The Quality Assurance Chemist collaborates with production, R&D, and sales to implement quality assurance procedures, support continuous improvement initiatives, and uphold ISO:9001 or customer-mandated requirements. The role also involves preparing reports, updating quality documentation, and contributing to the development and validation of new or modified formulations.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Quality Control and Quality Assurance skills, including experience with testing protocols and specification review.
• Candidates should possess practical Laboratory Skills and Analytical Skills for conducting chemical analyses, interpreting data, and troubleshooting results.
• Candidates should possess knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and related regulatory or industry standards.
• Relevant qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific field, or equivalent experience in a manufacturing laboratory environment.
• Beneficial skills include attention to detail, strong documentation and organizational abilities, effective communication with cross-functional teams, and familiarity with safety practices in chemical manufacturing.
• Experience in coatings, adhesives, or fire retardant formulations, as well as prior work in a quality-focused manufacturing setting, is a plus.